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US SB3804

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cory Booker

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Creates new federal criminal offenses for law enforcement officers who use excessive force while acting under color of law, with penalties up to 10 years imprisonment or up to 30 years if the offense results in death, kidnapping, or attempted killing

  • Criminalizes theft by law enforcement of money, property valued over $25, controlled substances, or contraband from persons in custody or during searches, with penalties up to 10 years for thefts exceeding $1,000

  • Establishes obstruction offenses for officers who destroy recordings or evidence, use force or threats to interfere with civilians recording police activity, or tamper with body cameras and other recording devices, with penalties up to 20 years or 30 years if death results

  • Imposes a duty to intervene on officers who witness excessive force, subjecting those who deliberately fail to take reasonable steps to stop the misconduct to the same penalties as the primary offender

  • Sets a 7-year statute of limitations for most offenses under this chapter, with no time limit for offenses resulting in death

Legislative Description

Under Color of Law Accountability Act

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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