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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.

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7
last 12 weeks
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in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10389: Survivor’s Voice Protection Act

The Survivor's Voice Protection Act makes nondisclosure clauses unenforceable if they prevent victims of sexual abuse or others from disclosing facts related to such abuse, a rule that applies retroactively to contracts signed before the law is enacted. The bill also requires fiduciaries, such as guardians or trustees, to report suspected grooming behavior to law enforcement within 90 to 180 days of learning about it. Victims who suffer harm due to a fiduciary's failure to report can sue for damages in federal court, and state attorneys general may also bring civil actions on behalf of their residents.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill enhances victim protection and mandates reporting of suspected grooming, which strengthens legal avenues for victims and improves accountability within the criminal justice system by ensuring crimes are reported.80% confidence
Sub-Topics Courts Human Trafficking Victims' Rights
James Comer (R) · 4 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Sep 16, 2026

SRES 858: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Constance Benjamin Clery.

This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of Constance Benjamin Clery, who passed away in June 2026. It recognizes her pivotal role in establishing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act after the murder of her daughter, which requires colleges to disclose crime statistics and security policies. The text also highlights her decades of work with the Clery Center to support victims and improve campus safety standards. Finally, the resolution expresses condolences to her family and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to enforcing existing federal campus safety laws.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill honors Constance Benjamin Clery, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act. This act requires colleges to disclose crime statistics and security policies, which directly improves criminal justice by e...80% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationThe resolution honors Constance Benjamin Clery, recognizing her pivotal role in establishing the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which improves campus safety standards for colleges and universities.75% confidence
Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Higher Education School Safety
Amy Klobuchar (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · United States · House Sep 15, 2026

HR 10397: Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026

The Survivors' Rights Restitution Act of 2026 establishes a federal compensation program administered by the Attorney General for victims of sexual assault, abuse, trafficking, or exploitation involving Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as victims whose rights were violated by the federal government. Petitions are filed with the United States Court of Federal Claims and assigned to special adjudicators who must be mental health professionals or experts in victim services, civil rights law, or claims administration. The process is designed to be informal and less adversarial than standard litigation, with decisions required within 120 days and a minimum compensation award of $123,000. Compensation is funded by a dedicated Treasury account that accepts forfeited assets and voluntary contributions, and payments are exempt from federal income tax and means-tested benefit calculations.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill establishes a federal compensation program, directly impacting government spending and fiscal management to fund restitution for victims.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill establishes a federal compensation program for victims of sexual assault and other crimes, addressing victim rights and restitution within the criminal justice system.80% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill establishes a compensation program for victims of sexual assault and exploitation and requires adjudicators to be mental health professionals or victim services experts, indicating support for mental health and victim support within healt...75% confidence
Sub-Topics Income Tax Civil Rights Human Trafficking Victims' Rights Mental Health
Ayanna Pressley (D) · 45 co-sponsors
in committee · United States · Senate Jul 30, 2026

S 5201: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

The Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act expands federal firearm restrictions to include individuals subject to any domestic violence restraining order, including temporary or emergency orders issued without the abuser's presence. It broadens the legal definition of an "intimate partner" to cover dating partners and other relationships protected by state laws, closing previous loopholes that allowed some abusers to keep guns. The bill also creates a federal grant program for states and tribes to fund the removal, storage, and return of firearms from individuals subject to these orders, requiring them to partner with local domestic violence service providers to ensure victim safety.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement tools by expanding firearm restrictions for domestic violence survivors and closing loopholes in current criminal justice statutes.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Firearms Victims' Rights
Richard Blumenthal (D) · 21 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 · United States · Senate Aug 7, 2026

S 5372: Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026

The Kayleigh’s Law Act of 2026 requires federal courts to issue permanent no-contact orders against individuals convicted of specific violent felonies or sexual offenses. These orders, which take effect at sentencing, prohibit any direct or indirect communication or physical interaction between the defendant and the victim for the rest of the defendant's life. Victims can request these injunctions without paying any fees, and violations are punishable as contempt of court. The only ways to end or suspend the order are if the victim petitions the court due to a pardon or changed circumstances, or if the defendant proves their conviction was dismissed or overturned on appeal.
Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeThe bill imposes permanent no-contact orders as a mandatory sentencing condition for violent/sexual offenders, which aligns with indicators of increasing mandatory sentences and restricting defendant rights.92% confidence
Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Sentencing Victims' Rights
Mike Lee (R)
in committee · United States · House Jul 15, 2026

HR 9694: Epstein Files Transparency Act II

This bill strengthens the Epstein Files Transparency Act by giving state attorneys general and victims the legal right to sue the U.S. Attorney General if they unlawfully withhold, redact, or delay access to investigation records. It requires the Justice Department to provide unredacted copies of documents to state officials for use in investigations and to victims personally, while allowing redactions only to protect the privacy of other victims. The legislation also mandates that courts expedite these cases, removes common legal excuses for hiding documents, and imposes criminal penalties on federal employees who obstruct compliance. Additionally, it grants Members of Congress the authority to request full access to records and to file lawsuits if the Attorney General fails to comply within a set timeframe.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enhances transparency and accountability in law enforcement by mandating access to investigation records and allowing lawsuits against the DOJ for withholding evidence.95% confidence
Sub-Topics Human Trafficking Victims' Rights Tags Government Transparency
Thomas Massie (R) · 7 co-sponsors