LEASH Act of 2026
The LEASH Act of 2026 requires law enforcement agencies seeking federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grants to report data on felony animal cruelty convictions, including the names of those convicted. To qualify for these grants, local governments must submit information on such crimes to the Attorney General and join a specific category of jurisdictions that provide this data. The bill also mandates the creation of a publicly accessible database by the Attorney General to store and periodically update these animal cruelty records. These changes directly affect law enforcement agencies and local governments that apply for federal crime prevention funding.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 29, 2026
Last action May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 29, 2026
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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