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RepublicanBill · S. 1712· Senate(119-S-1712)

Criminal History Access Act of 2025

Rep. Moran
Age: 72 years
Kansas
Introduced
5/12/2025
Last activity
5/12/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jerry Moran
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 3
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Criminal History Access Act of 2025," aims to authorize peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records. It defines these agencies as State entities with the authority to set standards for hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers. The legislation proposes amendments to Title 28 of the United States Code to include these agencies. Additionally, it requires the Attorney General to amend specific federal regulations within 180 days of enactment.

Yes

  • Does this change how police departments operate?+5

    The bill enhances oversight by allowing state agencies to access criminal history records to better manage officer hiring, training, and ethical conduct.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The bill facilitates more rigorous state-level oversight of law enforcement standards and personnel qualifications.

  • Would people in cities be better off under this?+1

    Increased oversight of law enforcement standards can lead to more accountable policing in urban communities.

The opposite

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?-2

    The bill expands the access of state agencies to sensitive criminal history records.