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Officer Protection: New Rules for Legal Liability

This new law changes the rules for legal liability of public officers, making it harder to sue them for actions taken within their official duties. Citizens might face greater challenges in seeking claims if an officer acted in good faith or according to the law at the time. The act aims to protect officers from unwarranted lawsuits but may affect the ability to obtain compensation for rights violations.
Key points
An officer will not be liable if the law was not clearly established at the time of the incident or if a court previously ruled their conduct lawful.
The law enforcement agency or local government unit employing the officer will also not be liable if the officer is found not liable and acted within their scope of employment.
The changes will take effect 180 days after the act is passed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_503
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Qualified Immunity Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_503.

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 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An officer will not be liable if the law was not clearly established at the time of the incident or if a court previously ruled their conduct lawful.
  • The law enforcement agency or local government unit employing the officer will also not be liable if the officer is found not liable and acted within their scope of employment.
  • The changes will take effect 180 days after the act is passed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

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 2025-12-23.

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