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Ban on Unlawful Vigilante Roadblocks and Identity Checks

This bill prohibits private individuals from acting like law enforcement by stopping vehicles or demanding ID on public roads. It establishes criminal penalties and allows victims to sue for significant financial damages.
Key points
Private citizens are banned from conducting traffic stops or demanding identification on public roads.
Illegal to use license plate scanners to monitor or obstruct federal law enforcement operations.
Violators face up to 5 years in prison, or 10 years if a weapon is involved or injury occurs.
Victims can sue for at least $10,000 in statutory damages per violation.
Organizations and government entities can be held liable for supporting or permitting these actions.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7572
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Process start date: 2026-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7572.

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 2026-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Private citizens are banned from conducting traffic stops or demanding identification on public roads.
  • Illegal to use license plate scanners to monitor or obstruct federal law enforcement operations.
  • Violators face up to 5 years in prison, or 10 years if a weapon is involved or injury occurs.
  • Victims can sue for at least $10,000 in statutory damages per violation.
  • Organizations and government entities can be held liable for supporting or permitting these actions.
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. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2].

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 2026-03-06.

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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