This bill seeks to significantly expand governmental liability for constitutional violations committed by law enforcement officers. It amends 42 U.S.C. 1983, a key civil rights statute, to ensure that the United States, States, and local governments can be held monetarily responsible for such misconduct. The bill's findings highlight concerns that current Supreme Court interpretations, particularly the Monell doctrine, have undermined the effectiveness of Section 1983 by limiting municipal liability and entirely precluding state liability. The legislation redefines "person" in Section 1983 to explicitly include the United States, States, local governments, and their agencies. Crucially, it establishes a new subsection (c) making these governmental entities directly liable for constitutional violations committed by their employed or contracted law enforcement officers. This liability applies without regard to whether the officer would be immune from suit or if the violation was a result of a specific government policy or custom , thereby overturning the Monell standard. To further ensure accountability, the bill explicitly addresses sovereign immunity. It states that, pursuant to Section 5 of the 14th Amendment, no State shall be immune from suit under the Eleventh Amendment or other doctrines for claims under the new liability provision. Additionally, the bill includes a specific waiver of sovereign immunity for the United States in actions brought under this expanded liability, aiming to incentivize improved hiring, training, and supervision of law enforcement personnel.