HB559 Alabama 2015 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2015
Title
Municipalities, counties, other local government entities, employees, liability limited under certain conditions, Sec. 11-93-4 added
Description
Under existing law, employees of a local governmental entity may be sued personally for actions taken within the course and scope of their employment.
This bill would provide that an employee of a local governmental entity would not be personally liable for an act in the course and scope of his or her employment unless the employee acted in bad faith or acted in a willful or wanton manner.
To add Section 11-93-4 to the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to local government; to provide further for the civil liability of employees of local governmental entities for acts in the course and scope of employment.
Subjects
Municipalities
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2015 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB559 Alabama 2015 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature