S.1712

Criminal History Access Act of 2025

Introduced·5/12/25

Authorizes peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records.

The Criminal History Access Act of 2025 authorizes peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records. These agencies, defined as those with statutory authority to set standards for law enforcement officers, can now obtain necessary records. The Attorney General must amend relevant regulations within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The term "State" includes various U.S. territories and possessions.

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.