Criminal History Access Act of 2026
To authorize peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to allow peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records. It was introduced on April 16, 2026, and has since moved through various stages of the legislative process. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary, where it was marked up and reported with amendments on May 4, 2026. It was then passed by the House on May 12, 2026, and received in the Senate on May 13, 2026. The Senate passed the bill on September 30, 2026, without any amendments.
The bill affects peace officer standards and training agencies by granting them the authority to access criminal history records, which could help in the training and vetting of law enforcement officers. This could potentially lead to more effective policing and better-trained officers.
As of the last update, the bill has been passed by both the House and the Senate and is currently awaiting any further actions such as a final vote or being sent to the governor for signature.
