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HR 503119th CongressIntroduced
Qualified Immunity Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 25, 2025
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Codifies qualified immunity for law enforcement officers by amending Section 1979 of the Revised Statutes.
Key Points
- 1Establishes clear legal standards for qualified immunity defense
- 2Protects officers who act within scope of employment and follow established law
- 3Defines law enforcement officers and agencies comprehensively
- 4Provides immunity if rights were not clearly established at time of action
- 5Includes protection for agencies when individual officers are not liable
- 6Effective 180 days after enactment
Impact Areas
Law enforcement officersCivil rights litigationPolice accountabilityFederal courtsLocal governmentsPublic safety
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