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Bill99th CongressFiled Oct 28, 1985Law
S. 1794

A bill to amend Revised Statutes section 722 (42 U.S.C., sec. 1988) to exempt State judges and judicial officers from assessment of attorneys' fees in cases in which such judge or judicial officer would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 28, 1985)

Prohibits the award of attorney fees in civil rights actions against a judge or judicial officer who would be immune from actions for damages arising out of the same act or omission about which complaint is made.

What just happenedNov 5, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 R
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  1. Nov 5, 1985Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  2. Oct 29, 1985Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-568.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  3. Oct 28, 1985IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Oct 28, 1985IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate