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Ending Qualified Immunity: Easier Lawsuits for Rights Violations

This bill aims to make it easier for citizens to sue state and local officials who violate their rights. It removes a legal protection that often prevented individuals from receiving compensation. This change allows citizens to more effectively seek justice in court.
Key points
State and local officials will no longer be protected from lawsuits for rights violations, even if they acted in good faith or were unaware their actions were unlawful.
Citizens will have a greater chance of receiving compensation when their rights are violated by individuals acting under state authority.
The bill seeks to restore the original intent of the 1871 law, which aimed to protect civil rights without additional limitations on lawsuits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2847
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Qualified Immunity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2847.

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 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State and local officials will no longer be protected from lawsuits for rights violations, even if they acted in good faith or were unaware their actions were unlawful.
  • Citizens will have a greater chance of receiving compensation when their rights are violated by individuals acting under state authority.
  • The bill seeks to restore the original intent of the 1871 law, which aimed to protect civil rights without additional limitations on lawsuits.
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. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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