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Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1489| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7828
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7828
    Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

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 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1489| House 
| Updated: 5/18/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-7828
Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020
Mar 2, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
May 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-7828
    Civil Rights Enhancement and Law Enforcement Accountability Improvement Act of 2020


  • March 2, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • May 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

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