The bill, S.B. No. 2047, introduces Chapter 108A to the Civil Practice and Remedies Code, establishing new liability provisions for judges and magistrates regarding the improper release of defendants on personal bond for certain felony offenses. Specifically, it allows victims of violent offenses, or their estates if deceased, to sue judges or magistrates for damages if the release on personal bond violates specific legal standards. The bill sets a cap on damages at $10 million and explicitly states that judges cannot claim judicial immunity as a defense in these cases.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new provisions apply only to releases on personal bond occurring on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. It also specifies that existing immunity protections outlined in Section 108.002 do not apply to actions brought under this new section.

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