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Enhanced Police Oversight: Ending Discrimination and Supporting Communities

This act aims to increase oversight of police actions to prevent discrimination. It introduces new rules for court agreements, requiring community involvement and focusing on non-policing solutions like mental health support. Additionally, the act allocates significant funds for investigations into police misconduct and allows states to conduct their own investigations.
Key points
Increased community involvement in police oversight: New court agreements will require independent community oversight bodies made up of residents who have not worked in law enforcement. They will be able to ask questions, obtain documents, and make recommendations.
Alternative solutions beyond police reforms: Court agreements can now include mental health support and community-based restorative justice mechanisms, reducing reliance on law enforcement actions.
More funding for misconduct investigations: The Department of Justice will receive $445 million from 2021-2030 for investigations into discriminatory policing practices.
States can conduct their own investigations: State attorneys general will be able to initiate their own investigations into police misconduct, with potential financial and technical assistance from the federal government.
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Print number: 117_S_1989
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Enhancing Oversight to End Discrimination in Policing Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1989.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased community involvement in police oversight: New court agreements will require independent community oversight bodies made up of residents who have not worked in law enforcement. They will be able to ask questions, obtain documents, and make recommendations.
  • Alternative solutions beyond police reforms: Court agreements can now include mental health support and community-based restorative justice mechanisms, reducing reliance on law enforcement actions.
  • More funding for misconduct investigations: The Department of Justice will receive $445 million from 2021-2030 for investigations into discriminatory policing practices.
  • States can conduct their own investigations: State attorneys general will be able to initiate their own investigations into police misconduct, with potential financial and technical assistance from the federal government.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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