Introduced in House — H.R. 8862

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8862

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 15, 2026

Ms. Scanlon (for herself, Ms. Tlaib, and Mr. Johnson of Georgia) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to waive immunity for certain acts committed by Federal law enforcement officers.

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act of 2026.

Sec. 2. Waiver of immunity for certain acts committed by Federal law enforcement officers

(a) In general

Chapter 211 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

3245. Jurisdiction of State over offenses committed by Federal law enforcement officers
Any person who, while engaged in the performance of duties pertaining to the enforcement of the immigration laws (as defined in section 101 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101)), commits any act that causes the death of, or serious bodily injury to, any other person, is not immune from prosecution under the law of a State.

(b) Clerical amendment

The table of sections for chapter 211 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

3245. Jurisdiction of State over offenses committed by Federal law enforcement officers.