Under existing law, the State: (1) waives its immunity from liability in civil actions; and (2) consents to have its liability determined in accordance with the same rules of law governing civil actions against natural persons and corporations. (NRS 41.031) Existing law creates certain exceptions to this waiver of immunity from liability, thereby providing immunity from liability to certain state actors under certain circumstances. (NRS 41.032-41.036) Section 1 of this bill provides immunity from liability to peace officers for damages based solely on the deprivation of rights, privileges or immunities secured by the Nevada Constitution under certain circumstances. Section 2 of this bill makes a conforming change to indicate the proper placement of section 1 in the Nevada Revised Statutes. Section 3 of this bill provides that the amendatory provisions of this bill apply to a cause of action that accrues on or after the effective date of this bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 41.031
BDR: 41.031