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Safe Interactions: Police Training for Individuals with Disabilities and Seniors.

This act aims to improve safety and understanding in interactions between law enforcement officers and individuals with disabilities and older adults. Through new training programs, officers will be better equipped to recognize the needs of these groups, which is intended to reduce the risk of misunderstandings and violence, and increase access to community support.
Key points
Funding for Police Training: Non-profit disability organizations will receive grants to develop training programs for law enforcement officers.
Improved Understanding and Communication: Training will teach officers how to identify, approach, and effectively communicate with individuals with various disabilities and older adults with cognitive impairments.
Reduced Risk of Violence: The goal is to decrease incidents of violence and misunderstandings during police interactions with individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Mandatory Training: New officers will undergo at least 8 hours of training, including 4 hours of interactive learning taught by individuals with disabilities. Existing officers will receive 4-hour refresher training annually.
Community Support: Officers will learn about available community resources for covered individuals, aiming to limit unnecessary law enforcement interactions.
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Print number: 118_HR_3550
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe Interactions Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3550.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding for Police Training: Non-profit disability organizations will receive grants to develop training programs for law enforcement officers.
  • Improved Understanding and Communication: Training will teach officers how to identify, approach, and effectively communicate with individuals with various disabilities and older adults with cognitive impairments.
  • Reduced Risk of Violence: The goal is to decrease incidents of violence and misunderstandings during police interactions with individuals with disabilities and older adults.
  • Mandatory Training: New officers will undergo at least 8 hours of training, including 4 hours of interactive learning taught by individuals with disabilities. Existing officers will receive 4-hour refresher training annually.
  • Community Support: Officers will learn about available community resources for covered individuals, aiming to limit unnecessary law enforcement interactions.
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 Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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