An Act codifying organizational standing to protect and promote civil rights
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to establish a legal framework for public interest organizations to pursue civil rights litigation. It aims to codify the concept of ‘organizational standing,’ allowing these groups to bring lawsuits on behalf of individuals whose rights have been violated. The legislation intends to strengthen the ability of these organizations to advocate for and protect civil rights within the state.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘organizational standing’ for public interest groups.
- Authorizes these organizations to file lawsuits to protect civil rights.
- Clarifies the scope of organizational standing in civil rights cases.
- Provides a mechanism for organizations to represent the interests of affected individuals.
- Addresses potential challenges to organizational standing claims.
- Establishes guidelines for the use of organizational standing.
- Specifies the types of civil rights cases where organizational standing may apply.
- Outlines procedures for organizations seeking to establish standing.
Who is affected
- Public interest organizations
- Individuals whose civil rights are potentially violated
- Civil rights advocates
- Legal professionals
- The general public
Notable changes
- Codifies the legal basis for organizational standing in civil rights cases.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Rebecca L. Rausch
Cosponsors
Rebecca L. Rausch
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