Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
Summary
If enacted, this would make it easier for individuals who believe law enforcement violated their constitutional rights to pursue civil lawsuits against the officers involved, without those officers being able to use qualified immunity as a defense. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Committee on the Judiciary and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H649)
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 13, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 13, 2026