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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

Bills introduced per week

12-week window
Jun 29 Sep 14
Showing 81–90 of 148 bills

Bills supporting criminal justice

in committee · United States · House Jul 30, 2026

HR 9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

The Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act aims to reduce intimate partner homicides by strengthening federal laws that prevent abusers from accessing firearms while restraining orders are active. It expands the definition of "intimate partner" to include dating partners and clarifies that emergency or temporary restraining orders must also trigger gun restrictions. The bill requires courts to automatically issue firearm surrender orders when a protection order is granted, mandating that abusers turn in their guns within 24 hours and prohibiting them from buying new ones for the duration of the order. Additionally, the legislation creates a new grant program to help states and local governments implement these surrender procedures and partner with domestic violence service providers.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens gun restrictions for abusers under restraining orders, reducing intimate partner homicides and enhancing public safety within the criminal justice system.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms
James A. Himes (D) · 18 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5109: Training Rural Law Enforcement Officers Act of 2026

This bill allows rural law enforcement agencies with fewer than 50 officers to receive free training grants from the Department of Justice. Instead of applying directly, these agencies can pool their funding with neighboring departments to hire accredited nonprofit organizations to deliver the training. The program specifically covers topics such as de-escalation, officer wellness, leadership, and handling situations involving mental health crises or domestic violence. By simplifying the application process and removing reporting burdens, the legislation aims to help smaller agencies access resources they previously lacked.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill provides funding for officer training in de-escalation, wellness, and mental health, enhancing police accountability and community safety.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds training for law enforcement on mental health crises and officer wellness, indirectly supporting public health and safety.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Mental Health Tags Rural Communities
James Lankford (R) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5107: No Corporate Crooks Act

The No Corporate Crooks Act bars individuals from working in the federal executive branch if they have been convicted of specific crimes committed while serving as a chief executive officer of a public or private non-federal entity. This ban applies to offenses such as bribery, fraud, cybercrime, embezzlement, insider trading, wage theft, and tax evasion, as well as comparable state-level crimes. Additionally, the law requires that any current federal executive branch employee who would be ineligible under these new rules must be removed from their position.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill bars convicted corporate criminals from federal executive roles, enhancing accountability and integrity within government institutions.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill bars convicted corporate criminals from federal employment, protecting workers from unethical leadership and reinforcing wage theft and fraud prohibitions.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Labor Standards
Adam B. Schiff (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 23, 2026

S 5102: Closing Bribery Loopholes Act

The Closing Bribery Loopholes Act clarifies the legal definition of an "official act" to ensure that bribery laws cover a broader range of government actions. Specifically, it expands the definition to include any decision, recommendation, or action on a pending or potential matter, as well as offers of pardons or commutations. The bill also states that an official act can consist of a single action, multiple actions, or a series of behaviors, regardless of whether the action successfully achieves its intended result. These changes directly affect public officials and individuals accused of bribing them by removing ambiguity about what constitutes a quid pro quo. Ultimately, the legislation aims to close potential legal gaps where officials might argue that their actions did not count as official duties if they failed to produce a specific outcome.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens criminal justice by clarifying bribery laws to enhance accountability and close loopholes.90% confidence
Adam B. Schiff (D)
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 15, 2026

S 5005: Epstein Files Transparency Act II

This bill, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, strengthens the ability of state attorneys general, district attorneys, and victims to legally challenge the U.S. Attorney General for withholding or redacting records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. It grants these parties the right to sue in federal court to force the release of unredacted documents, including classified materials, while requiring courts to expedite these cases. The legislation clarifies that federal agencies cannot use standard legal privileges to hide relevant evidence and explicitly defines who qualifies as a victim for the purposes of accessing these files. Additionally, it ensures that state and local law enforcement can use the released information in their own investigations without being restricted by federal privacy regulations.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in law enforcement by allowing challenges to withheld records, protecting civil rights and improving oversight.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Tags Government Transparency
Jeff Merkley (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Jul 20, 2026

HR 9790: Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026

The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 allows specific addiction medicine specialists to prescribe methadone for opioid use disorder to be dispensed directly through pharmacies, rather than requiring patients to attend traditional treatment clinics. This change permits these qualified doctors to use telemedicine for patient care and requires that the methadone be in a liquid or dispersible tablet form. While the bill maintains existing clinic-based treatment options, it streamlines access by removing the need for pharmacies to obtain separate registrations to dispense the medication. The law also mandates that patients sign informed consent forms explaining how privacy rules differ between clinic and pharmacy settings, and it requires the Drug Enforcement Administration to report on the program's progress to Congress every year.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands access to addiction treatment and rehabilitation, reducing recidivism and supporting criminal justice reform goals.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves patient access to addiction treatment by allowing telemedicine and pharmacy dispensing, directly strengthening healthcare services.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Primary Care Substance Abuse
Donald Norcross (D) · 2 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 6, 2026

HR 9591: Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026

The Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in all correctional facilities and install temperature monitoring devices in every occupied space. The bill mandates the creation of written standards to prevent heat and cold stress, provides free cooling and heating supplies to inmates during dangerous weather, and establishes specific protective rules for medically vulnerable populations. Additionally, the legislation requires regular reports to Congress on system costs and temperature-related illnesses, while authorizing funding through fiscal year 2031 to support these safety improvements.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates upgrades to prison conditions, protects inmate civil rights, and prevents health hazards, aligning with criminal justice reform and humane treatment standards.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Corrections
Alma S. Adams (D) · 19 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 22, 2026

HR 9873: Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026

The Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 mandates that individuals with criminal convictions retain their right to vote in federal elections and requires prisons, jails, and probation offices to notify incarcerated or supervised individuals of this right. The bill establishes specific procedures for voter registration and absentee voting within carceral settings, including expedited transmission of forms and the ability to use either a prison address or a last known address for registration. It also prohibits states from rejecting ballots or registration applications based on late mailing dates or electronic submission methods and ensures that election materials and nonpartisan voter registration services can be distributed inside correctional facilities.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restores voting rights to individuals with criminal convictions, a core component of criminal justice reform and civil rights protection.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Tags Elections
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 13 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · House Jul 3, 2026

HR 9579: Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act

This bill establishes a new Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties within the Department of Homeland Security, led by an Officer who reports directly to the department head. The Office is tasked with overseeing compliance with civil rights laws, reviewing potential abuses or profiling by employees, and integrating these protections into all department policies and programs. It grants the Officer authority to investigate complaints, issue public reports on findings, and coordinate with other officials to ensure diverse communities are engaged effectively. Additionally, the legislation requires each major department unit to have its own civil rights officer and mandates annual reporting to Congress on the Office's activities and progress.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes an office to oversee civil rights compliance and investigate profiling/abuses by DHS employees, enhancing accountability and protecting civil liberties within law enforcement.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill establishes a DHS office to protect civil rights and prevent profiling, directly supporting immigrant protections.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Civil Rights Tags Civil Liberties
Al Green (D) · 22 co-sponsors
signed · District of Columbia · Legislature Aug 7, 2026

B 26-0732: Prearrest Diversion Task Force Recommendations Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill extends the deadline for the Prearrest Diversion Task Force to submit its initial recommendations from June 2025 to July 2026. The task force is responsible for developing strategies to divert individuals charged with certain misdemeanor offenses away from the criminal justice system before an arrest occurs. By adjusting the timeline in existing laws, the legislation provides the group with additional time to complete its analysis and proposals. The act is designed to be temporary and will expire within 90 days of becoming effective.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill extends timeline for a task force focused on diverting individuals from the criminal justice system, aligning with reform and reducing system burden.75% confidence
Brooke Pinto (D)
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