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Officer Protection: New Rules for State and Local Grants

This act aims to encourage states and local governments to provide broad legal protection to law enforcement officers against lawsuits. To receive certain federal grants, a state or local government must certify that its laws regarding officer protection are no less favorable than those established by the Supreme Court in Saucier v. Katz. This could impact how complaints against police actions are handled and the availability of community development funds.
Key points
States and local governments must ensure law enforcement officers have legal protection no less than the Supreme Court's Saucier v. Katz ruling to receive federal grants.
This applies to programs like the Community Development Block Grant Program and rural community facility loans.
The changes may affect officer accountability and the availability of federal funds for local communities.
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Print number: 118_HR_5264
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Process start date: 2023-08-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local Law Enforcement Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5264.

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 2023-08-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States and local governments must ensure law enforcement officers have legal protection no less than the Supreme Court's Saucier v. Katz ruling to receive federal grants.
  • This applies to programs like the Community Development Block Grant Program and rural community facility loans.
  • The changes may affect officer accountability and the availability of federal funds for local communities.
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. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.

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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