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Under this bill, any Utah resident or person within Utah's jurisdiction whose U.S. constitutional rights are violated by a government employee or agent — whether federal, state, or local — can sue that individual directly in Utah state court. The lawsuit can seek compensatory damages, equitable relief, and attorney fees, but not punitive damages. Critically, the bill strips away most legal immunities that government employees would otherwise rely on to avoid personal liability — a doctrine known as qualified immunity has frequently shielded officers from federal civil rights lawsuits — and plaintiffs do not have to go through any administrative complaint process before filing suit.