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Police Misconduct Data Transparency: Increased Accountability and Public Access

This Act mandates federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to collect and publicly report data on allegations of officer misconduct. The goal is to enhance transparency in police operations, allowing citizens to better assess the impact of these actions on their communities, identify issues, and promote accountability.
Key points
All law enforcement agencies must report information on judgments and settlements related to officer misconduct to the Attorney General.
This data, including details on allegation types, personnel actions, and amounts paid, will be publicly available in a Department of Justice database.
State and local agencies failing to comply may face reductions in federal funding, encouraging adherence to the new requirements.
The Act aims to build public trust by revealing the costs and causes of police misconduct.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5624
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5624.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All law enforcement agencies must report information on judgments and settlements related to officer misconduct to the Attorney General.
  • This data, including details on allegation types, personnel actions, and amounts paid, will be publicly available in a Department of Justice database.
  • State and local agencies failing to comply may face reductions in federal funding, encouraging adherence to the new requirements.
  • The Act aims to build public trust by revealing the costs and causes of police misconduct.
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. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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