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No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8862| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026," proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code to address the immunity of federal law enforcement officers. It specifically targets officers engaged in the performance of duties related to immigration law enforcement . The legislation stipulates that such officers are not immune from prosecution under State law if their actions cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any other person . This amendment aims to ensure that federal agents cannot claim immunity from state-level charges for these specific serious offenses committed while enforcing immigration statutes.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8862| House 
| Updated: 5/15/2026
This bill, titled the "No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026," proposes to amend title 18 of the United States Code to address the immunity of federal law enforcement officers. It specifically targets officers engaged in the performance of duties related to immigration law enforcement . The legislation stipulates that such officers are not immune from prosecution under State law if their actions cause the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any other person . This amendment aims to ensure that federal agents cannot claim immunity from state-level charges for these specific serious offenses committed while enforcing immigration statutes.
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Timeline
May 15, 2026
Introduced in House
May 15, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 15, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mary Gay Scanlon

Mary Gay Scanlon

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (2)
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted