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Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7828| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDue process and equal protectionGovernment liabilityLaw enforcement officers

Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7828| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
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.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsDue process and equal protectionGovernment liabilityLaw enforcement officers