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H.R. 6092119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Nov 18, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The bill lets people sue federal, state, and local governments directly when law enforcement violates constitutional rights.
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The Constitutional Accountability Act would redefine "person" under Section 1983 to include the federal government, states, local governments, and their agencies, making them directly liable when law enforcement violates constitutional rights. It removes states' sovereign immunity and waives federal immunity in these cases, and liability applies even if the officer would be shielded by qualified immunity.
People who believe their constitutional rights were violated by police or other law enforcement officers; federal, state, and local governments and taxpayers; law enforcement agencies.
Governments could face increased legal exposure and potential costs from lawsuits, which may push agencies to strengthen officer training, hiring, and oversight to reduce legal risk.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.