What does Preamble of Logan's Law do?

This bill aims to establish a publicly accessible database The database is for individuals with convictions for violent crimes

What does DEFINITIONS. of Logan's Law do?

This section defines terms used within the title. The 'Byrne JAG grant program' is defined as the program established under subpart 1 of part E of title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. A 'Database' is defined as the database established under section 102(a). A 'qualifying conviction' requires a punishment exceeding 180 days imprisonment and either involves physical force or poses a substantial risk of physical force. A 'qualifying conviction' excludes convictions that have been expunged or pardoned. The term 'State' includes states, the District of Columbia, commonwealths, territories, possessions, and tribal organizations. The term 'tribal organization' is defined by section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

What does DATABASE. of Logan's Law do?

This section establishes the Violent Criminal Offender Database. The Attorney General must establish the database within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The database will be publicly accessible and free of charge. It will include both federal and state records of qualifying convictions, utilizing FBI records where practicable. The database will be searchable by various criteria, including name, address, date of birth, type of conviction, and jurisdiction. The Attorney General can add other searchable categories deemed appropriate for public safety. The database must be updated at least quarterly. Individuals listed in the database will be removed if their conviction no longer qualifies under section 101(3)(B).

What does STATE PARTICIPATION IN DATABASE. of Logan's Law do?

States receiving Byrne JAG grants must submit conviction data to the Attorney General. Noncompliant States will not receive Byrne JAG grant amounts. The Attorney General may distribute withheld grant amounts to local governments.

What does REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON INFORMATION SHARING. of Logan's Law do?

This section requires the Attorney General to submit a report to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The report must describe the current process for sharing criminal records, including fingerprint, warrant, and criminal history data, between states and between states and the federal government. The report should identify procedural burdens that hinder record sharing and potentially harm the public. The Attorney General must provide recommendations for the Department of Justice and Congress to improve record sharing between prosecutorial offices, law enforcement agencies, and the federal government. The report should also include any detrimental laws, compacts, or regulations that impede the sharing of criminal offender records nationwide.

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Logan's Law

Last updated: 4/30/2026 · Introduced: 4/30/2026

Author: Russell Fry (R-SC)

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The bill establishes a publicly accessible database of individuals with convictions for violent crimes, to be updated at least quarterly.
States receiving Byrne JAG grants are required to submit conviction data to the Attorney General, with noncompliant states facing grant amount withholding.
The Attorney General is tasked with submitting a report to Congress on the current process for sharing criminal records, identifying procedural burdens, and providing recommendations for improvement.

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TITLE II

-FEDERAL EFFORTS TO INCREASE DATA SHARING AMONG STATES

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