Enacting the public official accountability act to provide personal liability for actions by public officials that violate constitutional rights or exceed such official's lawful duties.

Summary

The Public Official Accountability Act would let people bring civil lawsuits against state, county, or city officials who violate constitutional rights or act beyond their lawful authority. It strips most official immunities, sets a two‑year deadline to file, and permits damages including punitive awards. The bill is intended to increase government accountability.

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