West Hartford’s legislative delegation voted Friday in favor of the bill.

By Donald Eng, CTNewsJunkie.com

A bill that would allow residents to sue federal officials that violate their civil rights passed the state House of Representatives Friday on a mostly party-line vote.

Senate Bill 397, An Act Concerning Democracy And Government Accountability, is on its way to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk after passing the House 91-53. Every Republican voted against it as did Democratic representatives Jill Barry of Glastonbury, Michael DiGiovancarlo of Waterbury, William Heffernan of West Haven and Christopher Poulos of Southington.

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