Bills · HR 1240
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1240Law enforcement administration and fundingRacial and ethnic relations
National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because there is currently no complete, standardized national system for tracking every instance of deadly force used by law enforcement across the United States. If this bill becomes law, it would create a uniform and mandatory reporting system, providing a much clearer and more consistent picture of how and why deadly force is used by police officers nationwide.
This increased transparency and data availability could lead to more informed public and policy discussions about policing practices, potentially identifying trends, areas for improvement in training, or systemic issues. Without such a law, discussions and decisions regarding police accountability and public safety often rely on fragmented data or incomplete reporting, making it harder to understand the full scope of the issue and implement effective solutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Attorney General to issue regulations within 6 months for collecting and compiling data on all instances of deadly force used by federal, state, and local law enforcement officers.
This provision establishes the legal framework and timeline for creating a standardized national system for tracking deadly force incidents.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the collected data include specific details such as the race, gender, age, and religious affiliation of the target and officer, incident date/time/location, alleged criminal activity, type of force used, agency explanation, and non-lethal efforts attempted.
This ensures that comprehensive and consistent information is gathered for meaningful analysis of the circumstances surrounding deadly force incidents.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) to provide collected data to Congress and make it publicly available, while explicitly excluding personally identifiable information.
This provision promotes transparency and public access to vital statistics on deadly force, fostering accountability without compromising individual privacy.
PROVISION 04
Stipulates that states or local governments substantially failing to comply with reporting requirements will have their Byrne JAG grant award reduced by 10 percent in the following fiscal year.
This creates a financial incentive for law enforcement agencies to adhere to the new data collection and reporting standards, encouraging widespread participation.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits the public release or most disclosures of personally identifiable information for officers or targets, and exempts such information from Freedom of Information Act requests.
This ensures privacy protection for all individuals involved in deadly force incidents while still allowing for the collection and dissemination of aggregate statistical data.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1240
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1240Law enforcement administration and fundingRacial and ethnic relations
National Statistics on Deadly Force Transparency Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
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