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Police Misconduct Act: Increased Transparency and Accountability for Law Enforcement

This act aims to increase transparency in law enforcement by requiring agencies to report instances of officer misconduct. Citizens will gain access to data on complaints and settlements, potentially leading to greater police accountability and a reduction in incidents. This publicly available information will allow for better evaluation of law enforcement operations.
Key points
Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies must collect and report data on allegations of officer misconduct and related judgments or settlements.
This information, including the type of allegation, demographic data of those involved (excluding officers' personal details), and settlement amounts, will be publicly available in an online database.
States and local governments failing to comply may face up to a 10% reduction in Byrne JAG program funds, encouraging adherence to the requirements.
Studies and reports will analyze the causes of misconduct and recommend ways to reduce it, potentially leading to improved police standards.
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Print number: 117_S_540
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2021-03-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_540.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies must collect and report data on allegations of officer misconduct and related judgments or settlements.
  • This information, including the type of allegation, demographic data of those involved (excluding officers' personal details), and settlement amounts, will be publicly available in an online database.
  • States and local governments failing to comply may face up to a 10% reduction in Byrne JAG program funds, encouraging adherence to the requirements.
  • Studies and reports will analyze the causes of misconduct and recommend ways to reduce it, potentially leading to improved police standards.
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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

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 2026-01-02.

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