Authorizes peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records.
The Criminal History Access Act of 2026 amends the Federal Bureau of Investigation's regulations to allow peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records. This change enables these agencies to review records for hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers. The Attorney General must update relevant regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment.
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