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Under Color of Law Accountability Act: New Rules for Police Conduct

This bill creates federal crimes for law enforcement officers who use excessive force, steal property, or obstruct justice. It specifically protects your right to record police interactions and ensures officers face consequences for covering up misconduct.
Key points
Criminalizes the use of excessive force with penalties up to 30 years in prison for the most serious cases.
Requires officers to intervene if they witness a colleague using excessive force during an incident.
Prohibits officers from stealing money or property valued over $25 during searches or arrests.
Protects the public's right to record police activities in public and private settings without interference.
Sets harsh penalties for destroying evidence, recordings, or devices to hide official misconduct.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3804
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2026-02-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Under Color of Law Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3804.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-02-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Criminalizes the use of excessive force with penalties up to 30 years in prison for the most serious cases.
  • Requires officers to intervene if they witness a colleague using excessive force during an incident.
  • Prohibits officers from stealing money or property valued over $25 during searches or arrests.
  • Protects the public's right to record police activities in public and private settings without interference.
  • Sets harsh penalties for destroying evidence, recordings, or devices to hide official misconduct.
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. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

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 2026-02-26.

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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