Bill · S. 3414· Senate(119-S-3414)
Justice for Breonna Taylor Act
- Introduced
- 12/10/2025
- Last activity
- 12/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Rand Paul
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Justice for Breonna Taylor Act," aims to prohibit no-knock warrants. It establishes a federal prohibition preventing federal law enforcement officers from executing a warrant until they provide notice of their authority and purpose. Additionally, it restricts state and local law enforcement agencies that receive Department of Justice funds from executing warrants without providing notice before entering a premises. The legislation is intended to change how warrants are served by requiring prior notice.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this change how police departments operate?+8
The bill mandates that law enforcement officers provide notice of authority and purpose before entering a premises.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill targets no-knock warrants which have been a significant factor in high-profile incidents involving Black citizens.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+6
The bill's prohibition of no-knock warrants aims to reduce high-risk police entries that disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Requirement of Notice for Federal Officers: Under Section 2(a), a Federal law enforcement officer may not execute a warrant until they provide notice of their authority and purpose. This ensures individuals are notified of the officer's presence and reason for entry before a warrant is executed.
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Requirement of Notice for State and Local Agencies: According to Section 2(b), state or local law enforcement agencies receiving Department of Justice funds may not execute a warrant without providing notice of authority and purpose before forcibly entering a premises. This provides a standard of notice for those affected by state or local law enforcement actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Restrictions on State and Local Agencies: Under Section 2(b), state or local law enforcement agencies that receive funds from the Department of Justice are prohibited from executing certain warrants if they do not follow the notice requirements. This creates a specific condition tied to the receipt of Department of Justice funds.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+7Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Urban Residents+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+8Improves Racial Equity+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5
- 12/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey