H.R. 1489 · 117th Congress · House

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Introduced
Mar 2, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2021Committee

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

  2. MAY 18, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  3. MAR 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. MAR 02, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee

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Referred: May 18, 2021

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Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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Referred: May 18, 2021

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 2, 2021

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