Bills · S 1712
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1712Law
Criminal History Access Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 12· LAST ACTION MAY 12
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
5BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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Passed House
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to strengthen the system for vetting police officers across the country. If this bill becomes law, state agencies responsible for maintaining high standards for law enforcement will have direct access to criminal history records, which they might not currently possess at a federal level. This could lead to a more thorough and consistent screening process for police recruits and current officers, potentially reducing the likelihood of individuals with serious criminal pasts joining or remaining in police forces.
Without this bill, state POST agencies might have to rely on less direct or complete methods for background checks, or face delays in obtaining crucial information. By providing direct access, the bill seeks to address concerns about police accountability and public trust by ensuring that the agencies overseeing police conduct have the necessary tools to perform comprehensive background checks, thus potentially improving the quality and integrity of law enforcement personnel.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes state peace officer standards and training (POST) agencies to access criminal history records.
This provision directly grants a new power to state agencies to perform more comprehensive background checks on law enforcement officers.
PROVISION 02
Defines 'peace officer standards and training agency' as a state agency with authority over officer hiring, training, and ethical conduct.
This clarifies exactly which types of state agencies are granted this new access, ensuring the power is directed to relevant oversight bodies.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Attorney General to update federal regulations within 180 days to reflect this new access.
This ensures the necessary administrative rules and procedures are in place to implement the new law efficiently and legally.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Kansas
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
85
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 80%
DEM 3 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 12
Introduced in Senate
MAY 12
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1712
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 12, 2025
Last actionMay 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2025
Senate BillS 1712Law
Criminal History Access Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 12, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
