S3824Referred to Committee

State Authority to Protect Civil Rights

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-10
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Sponsor

Cory A. Booker
Cory A. Booker
Democrat · NJ · Senator
Votes with party: 63.6% (316 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-10

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would give state governments more power to enforce civil rights protections and prosecute crimes related to discrimination and civil rights violations. It likely aims to strengthen state-level enforcement mechanisms so that states can take action against violations of civil rights laws without waiting for federal intervention. The bill would primarily affect state law enforcement agencies, civil rights organizations, and individuals who experience discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, religion, or other factors.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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