Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

This bill would change the federal law that lets people sue government officials in civil court for violating their constitutional and legal rights (42 U.S.C. 1983). In lawsuits against federal, state, or local law enforcement officers, the officer could no longer defend the case by arguing they acted in good faith, believed their conduct was lawful, or that the rights involved were not clearly established at the time. This change would apply to cases already pending and to cases filed after the law takes effect. The bill would also let people bring these lawsuits against federal law enforcement officers acting under federal authority.

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Sponsors

• Edward J. Markey Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors