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1999 SESSION

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HB 2006 Attorneys' fees; civil rights violations by Commonwealth.

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Attorneys' fees; civil rights violations by Commonwealth. Allows a plaintiff attorney’s fees against the Commonwealth if a court finds that the Commonwealth deprived any person of his due process or equal protection guarantees and specifically includes any action on the part of the government which (i) discriminates against any person on the basis of his race, religion, or gender, or (ii) violates the fundamental right and duty of a parent to direct the upbringing and education of the parent's child.

FULL TEXT

• 01/19/99  House: Presented & ordered printed 992556351  pdf

HISTORY

• 01/19/99  House: Presented & ordered printed 992556351
• 01/19/99  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/22/99  House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 2
• 02/12/99  House: No action taken by Courts of Justice by voice vote