HR3602Referred to Committee

Ending Qualified Immunity Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-23
Introduced
18
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (545 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (18)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-05-23

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would remove "qualified immunity," a legal protection that currently shields police officers and other government officials from being sued for damages when they violate people's constitutional rights, even if those violations are serious. By eliminating this protection, the bill would make it easier for citizens—particularly those from minority communities who say they've been wronged by law enforcement—to take legal action and seek compensation directly from the officials responsible. The change aims to increase accountability for government misconduct and give people a stronger way to challenge violations of their civil rights.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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