Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026

This bill would remove "qualified immunity" as a legal defense for law enforcement officers in civil rights lawsuits. It amends federal law (42 U.S.C. 1983) to eliminate four specific excuses officers can currently use, including claiming they reasonably believed their actions were lawful or that constitutional rights weren't clearly established. The change applies to all lawsuits filed after enactment against federal, state, or local police officers who acted under official authority. This means officers could face civil liability for constitutional violations even if they thought their conduct was lawful at the time.