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Granting Police Training Agencies Access to Federal Criminal History Records.

This legislation grants state agencies responsible for police officer standards and training (POST agencies) access to federal criminal history records. The goal is to allow these agencies to conduct more thorough background checks on law enforcement candidates. This change aims to ensure higher ethical and professional standards among police officers, potentially improving public safety and trust.
Key points
State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies are authorized to access federal criminal history records.
The change facilitates better vetting and higher standards for hiring and retaining law enforcement officers.
The Attorney General must update federal regulations within 180 days to implement this access.
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Print number: 118_S_5472
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Process start date: 2024-12-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Criminal History Access Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5472.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) agencies are authorized to access federal criminal history records.
  • The change facilitates better vetting and higher standards for hiring and retaining law enforcement officers.
  • The Attorney General must update federal regulations within 180 days to implement this access.
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. Moran, Jerry [R-KS].

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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