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 The bill has other purposes beyond the database establishment

What does DEFINITIONS. of Logan's Law do?

This section defines terms used in the title. The Byrne JAG grant program is defined as a grant program under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. A qualifying conviction is defined as a conviction for an offense punishable by imprisonment for over 180 days with certain elements. The term 'State' includes US states, the District of Columbia, and tribal organizations. A tribal organization is defined by the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

What does DATABASE. of Logan's Law do?

This section establishes the Violent Criminal Offender Database, a publicly accessible database of individuals with qualifying convictions. The Attorney General must establish the database within 180 days of the Act's enactment. The database will include both Federal and State records and will utilize FBI records to the extent practicable. The database will be available to the public free of charge and 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 may be removed from the database if their conviction no longer qualifies under section 101(3)(B).

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

This section outlines state participation in a database. States receiving Byrne JAG grant program funds must submit data regarding qualifying convictions to the Attorney General. The submission deadline is 180 days after the Act's enactment, followed by ongoing submissions. Failure to comply with data submission requirements may result in the Attorney General withholding Byrne JAG grant program funds from the state. The Attorney General may distribute withheld funds directly to local government units within the non-compliant state, in addition to existing grant requirements.

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

The Attorney General must submit a report to the Judiciary Committees within 180 days. The report includes a description of the current process for sharing criminal records. It identifies procedural burdens that hinder record sharing and harm the public. The report provides recommendations for the Department of Justice and Congress.

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Logan's Law

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

Author: Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a publicly accessible database of individuals with convictions for violent crimes, to be updated at least quarterly and available to the public free of charge.
States receiving Byrne JAG grant program funds are required to submit data regarding qualifying convictions to the Attorney General, with failure to comply potentially resulting in withheld grant funds.
The Attorney General is tasked with submitting a report to the Judiciary Committees, including recommendations for improving the process of sharing criminal records and addressing procedural burdens that hinder record sharing.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8611(In Committee)Official page

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