Constitutional Accountability Act
Sponsored By: Representative Johnson (GA)
Introduced
Summary
Creates a broad private right to sue governments and employers for constitutional violations by people doing law enforcement work. This bill would expand who can be sued and who can be held responsible when a person acting as a law enforcement officer violates constitutional rights.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Broader lawsuits over law enforcement misconduct
If enacted, this bill would let people sue governments and private employers for constitutional violations by law enforcement. You could sue the agency or company that employed or contracted the officer, not just the officer. It would apply even if the officer had immunity or was following department policy. "Person" would include the United States, States, cities, agencies, and private entities. States would not be immune, and the United States would waive immunity for these suits. Other existing civil-rights claims would still be available.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Johnson (GA)
GA • D
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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