SB 276

  • Indiana Senate Bill
  • 2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Cause of action for civil rights violations.

Abstract

Prohibits a governmental entity (entity), including a state educational institution (institution), from discriminating against persons: (1) over the exercise of rights provided or protected by the Constitution of the United States; or (2) by granting preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Specifies certain exemptions. Provides that prohibited discrimination may be asserted as a claim or defense in a judicial or administrative proceeding regardless of whether the relevant entity or institution is a party to the proceeding. Provides that, if the relevant entity or institution is not a party to a proceeding, the relevant entity or institution has an unconditional right to intervene in order to respond to an action or claim alleging discrimination. Specifies certain awards and remedies. Defines certain terms.

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Jan 10, 2022

Senate

Authored by Senator Koch

Senate

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

  • Reading-1
  • Referral-Committee
judiciary

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
Introduced Senate Bill (S) PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
Fiscal Note: SB0276.01.INTR.FN001 PDF

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