H.R. 7828 · 116th Congress
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
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Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 29, 2020
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
Latest action (Jul 29, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 29, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.