Bill > HR8611

This bill, known as "Logan's Law," establishes a publicly accessible "Violent Criminal Offender Database" managed by the Attorney General, which will contain information on individuals with "qualifying convictions." A qualifying conviction is defined as an offense punishable by over 180 days imprisonment that involves the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force, or carries a substantial risk of such force, but excludes convictions that have been legally cleared or pardoned. The database will include details such as name, address, date of birth, conviction type, probation status, and sentencing information, and will be updated quarterly, with individuals removed if their conviction is no longer considered qualifying. States receiving "Byrne JAG grant program" funds, which are federal grants for crime control and prevention, are required to submit data on qualifying convictions to the Attorney General, and failure to comply will result in the withholding of these funds, which may then be redirected to local governments. Additionally, the bill mandates a report from the Attorney General detailing current criminal record sharing processes between states and the federal government, identifying any burdens that hinder this sharing, and recommending improvements to ensure better data exchange for public safety.