Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 5/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
- 2021-03-02Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-02Introduced in House
- 2021-03-02Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-02 (00)
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.
Subjects
- Civil actions and liability
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Due process and equal protection
- Government liability
- Law enforcement officers
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