House
Apr 28, 2021

Ending Qualified Immunity Act

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Ending Qualified Immunity Act This bill eliminates the defense of qualified immunity in civil actions for deprivation of rights. Qualified immunity is a judicially created doctrine that protects government employees or those acting with state authority from being held personally liable for constitutional violations. The bill provides that under the statute allowing...

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Introduced(3/1/21)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
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Sponsor

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Ms. Pressley

House (D) Massachusetts – 7

Cosponsors (30)

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Apr 28, 2021