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Police Protection Act: Incentivizing Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement

This act aims to encourage states and local governments to provide broad legal protection, known as "qualified immunity," to law enforcement officers. If a state or local government fails to provide this protection, it may lose access to important federal funds, such as those for community development or rural support. This means local authorities will need to maintain the current level of legal protection for police officers to continue receiving funds for projects important to residents.
Key points
States and local governments must ensure law enforcement officers have "qualified immunity" as defined by the Supreme Court.
Failure to provide this protection may result in the loss of federal grants for community development and rural programs.
The act seeks to maintain the current level of legal protection for police officers, which could impact how lawsuits against them are handled.
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Print number: 117_HR_4500
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Process start date: 2021-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4500.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States and local governments must ensure law enforcement officers have "qualified immunity" as defined by the Supreme Court.
  • Failure to provide this protection may result in the loss of federal grants for community development and rural programs.
  • The act seeks to maintain the current level of legal protection for police officers, which could impact how lawsuits against them are handled.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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