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DemocratBill · H.R. 7046· House(119-HR-7046)

Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

Rep. Pressley
Age: 52 years
Massachusetts
Introduced
1/13/2026
Last activity
1/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Ayanna Pressley
Cosponsors
Democrat - 14Republican - 0
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026," aims to amend the Revised Statutes. The primary purpose is to remove the defense of qualified immunity for actions brought against law enforcement officers. This change would apply to Federal, State, or local law enforcement officers. It specifically targets actions regarding whether an officer acted in good faith or believed their conduct was lawful. Additionally, the bill expands section 1979 to include Federal law enforcement officers acting under federal authority.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+7

    The bill removes the qualified immunity defense, increasing accountability for law enforcement officers' conduct.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+5

    Removing qualified immunity provides a mechanism to hold officers accountable for potential civil rights violations.

  • Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+5

    The abolition of qualified immunity provides a legal avenue for challenging law enforcement conduct.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.