HR7046Referred to Committee

Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-13
Introduced
14
Cosponsors
HR
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Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (592 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (14)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-13

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would eliminate qualified immunity, a legal protection that currently shields police officers and other government officials from being sued for civil rights violations unless they violated a "clearly established" right. Without this protection, citizens would have an easier time suing government employees in federal court for damages when they believe their constitutional rights have been violated. The change would primarily affect law enforcement and other public officials, while potentially increasing accountability for alleged misconduct against civilians.

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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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