AB 421
Provides immunity from civil liability for certain acts and omissions of volunteer security personnel of a religious organization under certain circumstances. (BDR 3-322)
Take action
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill provides immunity from civil liability for volunteer security personnel working for religious organizations. Specifically, it shields these volunteers from liability for injuries or damages caused by their actions if they are acting within the scope of their duties and are not acting recklessly, wantonly, or grossly negligently. Additionally, the bill extends immunity to the religious organization itself for the actions of its volunteer security personnel. The bill’s provisions will take effect on October 1, 2025.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.