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H.R. 8352

Criminal History Access Act of 2026

📅 Oct 14, 2026
Summary:
• Authorizes peace officer standards and training agencies to access criminal history records from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Defines peace officer standards and training agencies as state agencies with statutory authority to set standards for hiring, training, ethical conduct, and retention of law enforcement officers
• Requires the Attorney General to amend federal regulations within 180 days to implement these provisions
Additional Details:
• Amends section 534 of title 28, United States Code, to include peace officer standards and training agencies among authorized officials who can exchange criminal records and information with the FBI
• Specifies that peace officer standards and training agencies must operate through certification, licensing, or other similar qualification processes
• Defines "State" to include the several States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and any U.S. territory or possession
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