IntroducedFiled Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32] (D)
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1989)
Feb 4, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the standard for civil‑rights violations that result in death, making officials liable if they act knowingly or recklessly. It also bars local and federal law‑enforcement officers from invoking qualified immunity or good‑faith defenses in civil suits. The goal is to increase accountability for abuses of power.
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