H.R.7572

No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026

Introduced·2/13/26

Federal HB7572 prohibits unlawful vigilante checkpoints and identity demands, protecting civil rights.

Federal HB7572, the No Vigilante Checkpoints and Civil Rights Protection Act of 2026, aims to safeguard individuals' civil rights by criminalizing unauthorized stops, identity demands, and license plate surveillance on public roadways. The bill allows for civil actions against individuals or organizations involved in such activities, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. It also provides for statutory, compensatory, and punitive damages, along with injunctive relief and attorney's fees in civil suits.

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History

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House

Feb 13

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.