Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
Sen. Markey Introduces the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for review. It is still active, but no further meetings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill faces strong opposition from those who believe it would make police work too dangerous or expensive and lacks the bipartisan support needed to pass.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Federal law enforcement officers (FBI, DEA, CBP, ICE, Secret Service, ATF, etc.) would face a major new legal exposure. Currently, Section 1983 does not apply to federal officers acting under federal authority. This bill changes that and simultaneously strips them of qualified immunity, meaning they could be personally sued for money damages for alleged constitutional violations with far fewer legal protections.
“every Federal law enforcement officer who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage of the United States”
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
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