Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)
No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the immunity currently held by certain Federal law enforcement officers. The legislation aims to allow State law to apply in specific instances involving injury or death. This change would apply to officers performing duties related to the enforcement of immigration laws.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +6
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill empowers states to exercise jurisdiction over federal officers who commit acts causing death or serious bodily injury.
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill increases the accountability of federal officers engaged in immigration enforcement duties.
- Scored +5
Does this change how police departments operate?
The bill enhances police accountability by allowing state-level prosecution for federal officers who cause death or serious bodily injury during immigration duties.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- State Jurisdiction Over Serious Crimes: The bill would allow for the prosecution of Federal law enforcement officers under State law if their actions result in the death of, or serious bodily injury to, another person. This applies to officers performing duties pertaining to the enforcement of immigration laws (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill increases the accountability of federal officers engaged in immigration enforcement duties. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill provides increased legal accountability for officers performing duties that most frequently impact Hispanic and immigrant communities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides potential legal recourse for individuals, who may be disproportionately low-income, harmed during immigration enforcement.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill empowers states to exercise jurisdiction over federal officers who commit acts causing death or serious bodily injury. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill allows for legal recourse through state courts for victims of serious injury or death caused by federal officers.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The bill enhances police accountability by allowing state-level prosecution for federal officers who cause death or serious bodily injury during immigration duties. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The bill increases accountability for federal officers during immigration enforcement, which can help mitigate racial disparities in law enforcement treatment. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — By increasing oversight of immigration enforcement officers, the bill may indirectly improve the safety of those navigating the immigration system.
- 5/15/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan