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Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026

This act requires law enforcement agencies to report all settlements and court judgments related to officer misconduct to the Attorney General. It aims to provide citizens with transparency regarding how much public money is spent on police legal issues and the nature of these incidents.
Key points
Mandatory reporting of police misconduct settlements and court judgments to the Attorney General.
Creation of a public, searchable database detailing misconduct types, costs, and officer demographics.
Requirement for local governments to disclose the specific source of funds used for payouts, such as insurance or tax budgets.
Potential 10% cut in federal grant funding for law enforcement agencies that fail to comply with reporting rules.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3731
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2026-01-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3731.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory reporting of police misconduct settlements and court judgments to the Attorney General.
  • Creation of a public, searchable database detailing misconduct types, costs, and officer demographics.
  • Requirement for local governments to disclose the specific source of funds used for payouts, such as insurance or tax budgets.
  • Potential 10% cut in federal grant funding for law enforcement agencies that fail to comply with reporting rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

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 2026-02-20.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Courts and Law Local Government