US SB3186

Amends 42 U.S.C. 1983 to make federal, state, and local governments liable for monetary damages when their law enforcement officers commit constitutional violations

Establishes respondeat superior liability for government employers, meaning they are responsible for officers' constitutional violations regardless of whether the officer was acting pursuant to official policy or custom

Eliminates state sovereign immunity under the 11th Amendment for claims arising from law enforcement constitutional violations, and waives federal sovereign immunity for such claims

Expands the definition of "person" under Section 1983 to include the United States, states, territories, local governments, and their agencies and subdivisions

Applies to any officer empowered to execute searches, seize evidence, or make arrests, including employees and contractors performing law enforcement work