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Criminal Justice across the country

Every criminal justice bill from all 50 state legislatures and Congress, introduced in the last 12 weeks and automatically classified by Maddy, our AI policy reader.

Total bills
191
last 12 weeks
Active states
14
jurisdictions with bills
Most active
United States
110 bills
Stance split
148 for 43 against
National trend

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12-week window
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Showing 11–20 of 148 bills

Bills supporting criminal justice

in committee · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5376: FITNESS Act

The FITNESS Act establishes uniform eligibility standards and mandatory training requirements for all federal law enforcement officers, prohibiting agencies from deploying personnel who have not completed specific academic and use-of-force programs. The bill creates a centralized National Law Enforcement Accountability Database to track officer misconduct and requires agencies to conduct background checks against this database before hiring or promoting candidates. Additionally, it imposes a hiring freeze on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement until all current officers meet the new standards, while also mandating that federal agencies obtain accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates training and creates an accountability database for federal law enforcement, directly enhancing oversight and professional standards.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Policing
Cory A. Booker (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Aug 20, 2026

HR 10129: Stamps for Staying Connected Act of 2026

The Stamps for Staying Connected Act of 2026 requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide postage stamps to inmates who lack funds or sufficient postage and wish to send mail. This provision applies to all types of correspondence, including legal matters and administrative filings. To prevent abuse, such as trading stamps among prisoners, the bill limits distribution to five first-class domestic stamps per week for general use. However, this weekly cap does not apply to stamps needed for legal proceedings or administrative remedy filings.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill ensures inmates can access legal representation and administrative processes by providing postage, supporting fair treatment within the corrections system.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Corrections
Grace Meng (D) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · South Carolina · Senate Aug 11, 2026

S 1223: Don William Keller sympathy

A SENATE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY OFFICER DON WILLIAM "DJ" KELLER OF THE GREENWOOD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS FAMILY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors a police officer killed in the line of duty, expressing state appreciation for law enforcement service and sacrifice.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Policing
Billy Garrett (R)
passed · South Carolina · House Aug 11, 2026

H 5758: Police Officer Don "DJ" Keller, sympathy

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE SUPREME SACRIFICE MADE BY OFFICER DON WILLIAM "DJ" KELLER OF THE GREENWOOD CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE LINE OF DUTY AND TO EXPRESS TO HIS FAMILY THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND APPRECIATION OF A GRATEFUL STATE FOR HIS LIFE, SACRIFICE, AND SERVICE.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors a fallen police officer, expressing state appreciation for law enforcement service and sacrifice, which aligns with supporting the criminal justice workforce.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Policing
Jay Jordan (R) Bill Taylor (R) David Martin (R) Jackie Hayes (D) Tim McGinnis (R)
in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SB 1425: An Act establishing the Jayanna Powell Hit-and-Run Direct Notification System Pilot Program in the city of the first class; requiring registration of motor vehicle repair facilities; and imposing penalties.

Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1425 establishes a five-year pilot program in Philadelphia that requires law enforcement to directly notify all registered motor vehicle repair facilities when a hit-and-run accident results in serious injury or death. The bill mandates that commercial garages and shops register with the city to receive these alerts, which include specific details such as the vehicle's make, model, color, license plate number, and extent of damage. If a repair facility discovers a vehicle in its possession that matches the description in an alert, the owner or operator must report it to law enforcement within 72 hours. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement is punishable by a third-degree misdemeanor, and the city must submit annual reports to state agencies detailing the program's costs and activity.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances law enforcement capabilities by mandating direct notification of hit-and-run details to repair shops, aiding in criminal investigation and prosecution.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by establishing a hit-and-run notification system for vehicle repair facilities to aid in accident investigation.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement Vehicle Registration
Tony Williams (D) · 7 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 7, 2026

HB 2730: An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in domestic and sexual violence victim address confidentiality, further providing for definitions and for Address Confidentiality Program, providing for private entity use of designated address and further providing for disclosure of actual address and for waiver process.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2730 amends state law to strengthen address confidentiality for victims of domestic and sexual violence who participate in the state's Address Confidentiality Program. The bill requires private entities, such as banks and real estate companies, to accept a designated substitute address instead of the participant's actual home or work location, with specific exceptions for certain registered offenders. It also allows program participants to request that their real property records be shielded from public inspection when they buy land or a house, ensuring their true address remains hidden in county deed records. Finally, the legislation establishes a detailed process for government agencies and private entities to request access to a participant's actual address, requiring them to prove a specific need and implement safeguards to protect that information once disclosed.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStrengthens protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence by enforcing address confidentiality against private entities, supporting victim safety within the justice system.65% confidence
Sub-Topics Domestic Violence
Emily Kinkead (D) · 9 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 25, 2026

HB 2747: An Act amending the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.233, No.64), known as The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act, further providing for schedules of controlled substances.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2747 amends the state's Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act to add eight specific synthetic benzimidazole-opioid substances, commonly known as nitazenes, to Schedule I of controlled drugs. These substances are classified as having a high potential for abuse with no currently accepted medical use in the United States. The bill directly affects individuals who manufacture, sell, or possess these specific chemicals by subjecting them to the strict penalties and regulations associated with Schedule I drugs. The new provisions take effect 60 days after the act is signed into law.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands criminal penalties for manufacturing and possessing specific synthetic opioids, strengthening law enforcement tools against illicit drug distribution.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Drug Policy
Doyle Heffley (R) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 7, 2026

HR 594: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study of Pennsylvania's parole process that identifies shortcomings and areas for improvement and issue a report with recommendations for reform.

House Resolution 594 directs the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on Pennsylvania's parole system and submit a report with reform recommendations within 18 months. The study is required to examine several specific areas, including the consistency of parole board decisions across different demographic groups and the current rules for recommitting individuals who commit technical violations rather than new crimes. Additionally, the commission must evaluate the feasibility of creating "geriatric parole" options for inmates over age 55 and streamlined administrative parole for low-risk offenders convicted of minor offenses. The resolution also calls for an assessment of how well current reentry planning programs work to help released individuals reintegrate into society and a review of policies used by other states to balance public safety with successful reintegration.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill directs a study on parole reform, focusing on reducing recommitment for technical violations and ensuring consistency, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Probation & Parole
Joe Webster (D) · 8 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 27, 2026

HB 2752: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in human trafficking, further providing for asset forfeiture.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2752 amends state criminal law to mandate the seizure of assets from individuals convicted of human trafficking offenses. The bill requires courts to order the forfeiture of any property used in the crime or derived from its proceeds, ensuring these assets are transferred to local district attorneys or the state Attorney General for sale. A key provision establishes that funds recovered through this process must be prioritized for victim restitution before being distributed to law enforcement agencies or other government bodies. This legislation directly affects convicted traffickers by expanding the scope of their financial penalties and aims to ensure victims receive compensation from the illicit gains of the offenders.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by mandating asset forfeiture for human trafficking convictions and prioritizing victim restitution.85% confidence
Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Law Enforcement Victims' Rights
Danilo Burgos (D) · 15 co-sponsors
in committee · Pennsylvania · House Aug 24, 2026

HB 2744: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, further providing for modification or revocation of order of probation.

Pennsylvania House Bill 2744 amends state sentencing laws to limit the length of jail time for individuals who violate probation rules without committing a new crime. The bill requires courts to consider a defendant's employment status before imposing total confinement for these technical violations. It establishes specific caps on jail sentences, limiting them to 14 days for a first violation and 30 days for a second violation. For third or subsequent technical violations, the law allows judges to use any sentencing alternatives that were available when the person was originally sentenced.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill limits jail time for probation violations and mandates consideration of employment, promoting rehabilitation over punitive incarceration.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Sentencing
Tim Briggs (D) · 8 co-sponsors
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