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Proposal:Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 7828
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Status Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

This bill makes an employer of a law enforcement officer acting under color of law vicariously liable, in the same manner and to the same extent as a private employer is liable for the negligent acts of its employees, for that officer's acts or omissions committed within the scope of employment that deprive individuals of their constitutional rights.

The bill prohibits the assertion of a claim of immunity in such actions against law enforcement officers.

Bill Title

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2020-07-29: Introduced in House
  • 2020-07-29: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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