Bill · H.R. 8862· House(119-HR-8862)
No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 5/15/2026
- Last activity
- 5/15/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Mary Gay Scanlon
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the immunity currently held by certain Federal law enforcement officers. The legislation aims to allow State law to apply in specific instances involving injury or death. This change would apply to officers performing duties related to the enforcement of immigration laws.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6
The bill empowers states to exercise jurisdiction over federal officers who commit acts causing death or serious bodily injury.
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill increases the accountability of federal officers engaged in immigration enforcement duties.
Does this change how police departments operate?+5
The bill enhances police accountability by allowing state-level prosecution for federal officers who cause death or serious bodily injury during immigration duties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- State Jurisdiction Over Serious Crimes: The bill would allow for the prosecution of Federal law enforcement officers under State law if their actions result in the death of, or serious bodily injury to, another person. This applies to officers performing duties pertaining to the enforcement of immigration laws (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6Improves Due Process+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+5Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan