HR 3602
Ending Qualified Immunity Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:04 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ending Qualified Immunity Act, aims to remove the defense of qualified immunity for state and local officials under federal law. It seeks to restore the original intent of the 1871 Ku Klux Klan Act (section 1983) by ensuring that government officials can be held liable for violating constitutional rights, regardless of whether they acted in good faith or whether the right was clearly established at the time. The bill clarifies that a government official’s belief that their actions were lawful is not a valid defense against lawsuits alleging rights violations.
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