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Mandating Data Collection on Police Interactions with Individuals with Disabilities

This legislation requires federal agencies to collect detailed data on the disability status of individuals involved in interactions with law enforcement, particularly those resulting in injury or death. The goal is to establish a reliable methodology for gathering this information, leading to improved police training and increased safety for citizens with disabilities. These changes aim to ensure that future law enforcement policies are fact-based and promote greater accountability.
Key points
Requires federal surveys on police-public contact to include data on the disability status of the individuals involved.
Establishes an Advisory Council (with a majority of members being individuals with disabilities) to develop reliable best practices for data collection.
Amends the Death in Custody Reporting Act (DICRA) to mandate the inclusion of disability status when reporting deaths in custody.
Requires an independent statistical analysis of the collected data to identify trends of violence committed by law enforcement against people with disabilities.
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Print number: 118_S_1730
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Data on Interactions and Accountability for Law Enforcement with Individuals with Disabilities Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1730.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires federal surveys on police-public contact to include data on the disability status of the individuals involved.
  • Establishes an Advisory Council (with a majority of members being individuals with disabilities) to develop reliable best practices for data collection.
  • Amends the Death in Custody Reporting Act (DICRA) to mandate the inclusion of disability status when reporting deaths in custody.
  • Requires an independent statistical analysis of the collected data to identify trends of violence committed by law enforcement against people with disabilities.
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

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 2025-12-26.

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