HB406:
Higher education; students and student organizations, remedies for certain violations.
Bill Summary:
Higher education; students and student organizations;
remedies for certain violations. Permits any student or student
organization aggrieved by a violation of certain provisions of law
relating to campus free speech by a public institution of higher
education or any employee of such institution acting in his official
capacity to (i) bring a cause of action against such institution
or employee for appropriate relief, including injunctive relief,
monetary damages, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs; (ii)
assert such violation as a defense or counterclaim in any disciplinary
action or civil or administrative proceeding brought against such
student or student organization; and (iii) pursue any other remedy
available to such student or student organization.
Bill Patron: Freitas
Last Action(s):
(House) VOTE: Passage (52-Y 47-N) February 8, 2022
(Senate) Failed to report (defeated) in Education and Health (6-Y 9-N) March 3, 2022
Bill Status:
Passed House