House Bill 7828
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7828
Congress
116
Policy Area
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Primary focus of measure is discrimination on basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, health or disability; First Amendment rights; due process and equal protection; abortion rights; privacy. Measures concerning abortion rights and procedures may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
July 29, 2020
07/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:48 PM