HR 7828
116th Congress
House
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Government liability
Law enforcement officers
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights.
The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Committees of jurisdiction
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