# 119-s-3625: Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

119-s-3625, Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3625
- Congress: 119
- Title: Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**This bill would abolish qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.** It would also expand the civil right of action in 42 U.S.C. 1983 to cover Federal law enforcement officers acting under any federal statute, regulation, custom, or usage. - People who say their constitutional rights were violated would face fewer legal roadblocks. The bill bars common defenses like good faith, a belief that conduct was lawful, and the "not clearly established" standard for cases pending on or filed after enactment. - State and local law enforcement officers would no longer be able to use those defenses in federal civil suits. That changes how many wrongful‑conduct claims against them would be argued in court. - Federal law enforcement officers would be explicitly subject to suits under 42 U.S.C. 1983 when acting under federal authority. The bill inserts federal officers into the statute that currently covers state‑ and local‑actor liability.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-02-03T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Easier lawsuits for police misconduct: benefit, high. If enacted, this bill would make it easier to sue officers for violations of your constitutional rights. It would explicitly include federal officers acting under color of federal law in the federal civil-rights statute. It would bar using "good faith" or "I thought it was lawful" as a defense. It…

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## Sources
- [119-s-3625 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3625)

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- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-5134: Green New Deal for Health Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5134)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3625 (as of 2026-08-11).