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Logan's Law

USA119th CongressHR-8611| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Barry Moore (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill, known as Logan's Law, mandates the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible database of individuals with qualifying convictions for violent crimes within 180 days of enactment. A qualifying conviction is defined as an offense punishable by over 180 days imprisonment, involving the use or threatened use of physical force, and not expunged, vacated, or pardoned. This database aims to provide transparency regarding individuals convicted of serious violent offenses. The database must include both Federal and State records, utilizing FBI data where practicable, and be available free of charge to the public. It will be searchable by various personal identifiers and conviction details, including probation status and sentencing information. The Attorney General is required to update the database quarterly and remove individuals whose convictions are no longer legally operative. States receiving Byrne JAG grant program funds are mandated to submit all necessary qualifying conviction data to the Attorney General on an ongoing basis. Non-compliant states will face a penalty of losing their Byrne JAG grant funding, which the Attorney General may then redirect to local governments within that state. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress detailing current criminal record sharing processes between states and the federal government, identifying burdens, and recommending improvements to enhance public safety and prevent repeat offenders from receiving inappropriately light sentences.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4462
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4462
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-4462: Logan's Law

Logan's Law

USA119th CongressHR-8611| House 
| Updated: 4/30/2026
The bill, known as Logan's Law, mandates the Attorney General to establish a publicly accessible database of individuals with qualifying convictions for violent crimes within 180 days of enactment. A qualifying conviction is defined as an offense punishable by over 180 days imprisonment, involving the use or threatened use of physical force, and not expunged, vacated, or pardoned. This database aims to provide transparency regarding individuals convicted of serious violent offenses. The database must include both Federal and State records, utilizing FBI data where practicable, and be available free of charge to the public. It will be searchable by various personal identifiers and conviction details, including probation status and sentencing information. The Attorney General is required to update the database quarterly and remove individuals whose convictions are no longer legally operative. States receiving Byrne JAG grant program funds are mandated to submit all necessary qualifying conviction data to the Attorney General on an ongoing basis. Non-compliant states will face a penalty of losing their Byrne JAG grant funding, which the Attorney General may then redirect to local governments within that state. Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to submit a report to Congress detailing current criminal record sharing processes between states and the federal government, identifying burdens, and recommending improvements to enhance public safety and prevent repeat offenders from receiving inappropriately light sentences.
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Timeline
Apr 30, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4462
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 30, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4462
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 30, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Russell Fry

Russell Fry

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (9)
Barry Moore (Republican)Brad Knott (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Pat Harrigan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 119-4462: Logan's Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted