The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024 aims to reform policing practices across the United States. It includes measures such as holding police accountable through courts, improving transparency of policing data, enhancing training and policies to prevent racial profiling, regulating the use of body cameras by law enforcement officers, enforcing a ban on sexual misconduct under color of law, and various other reforms to address systemic issues within law enforcement agencies.

The definitions section of the Act provides clear meanings for various terms related to law enforcement and criminal justice, including different grant programs, types of law enforcement officers, the concept of deadly and less lethal force, and the use of facial recognition technology. These definitions help ensure a consistent understanding of these terms throughout the text of the Act.

Section 101 amends Section 242 of Title 18 of the United States Code by changing the legal standard from "willfully" to "knowingly or recklessly," removing the possibility of a death sentence, and clarifying that an act is considered to have caused a person's death if it was a significant factor contributing to it.

The section proposes changing the law to prevent local and federal law enforcement officers from claiming immunity in lawsuits by arguing they acted in good faith or believed their actions were legal, even if the specific rights were not clearly established at the time.

The section outlines amendments to the existing law, giving the Attorney General the power to issue subpoenas to gather necessary evidence and witness testimony during pattern and practice investigations. It also establishes a grant program to help states conduct similar investigations, with funding authorized at $100 million per year from 2025 to 2027.

The section outlines the establishment of independent investigations for cases where law enforcement officers use deadly force, providing definitions for key terms and detailing the conditions under which such investigations are conducted, including the involvement of independent prosecutors. It also introduces grant programs to support these investigations and proposes changes to existing legislation to incorporate best practices for creating civilian review boards with investigatory powers to oversee complaints against law enforcement officers.

The section states that this part of the document can be referred to as the “Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2024.”

The section provides definitions of various organizations related to civil rights and law enforcement. It describes what constitutes civil rights organizations, community-based organizations, law enforcement accreditation organizations, law enforcement agencies, professional law enforcement associations, and professional civilian oversight organizations, giving examples of each.

The text outlines a plan where the Attorney General collaborates with various organizations to set standards for accrediting law enforcement bodies. It also specifies that a portion of certain government grants must be used to help law enforcement agencies get or maintain accreditation, and it limits some grant funds to jurisdictions that mandate such accreditation.

The section provides grants to law enforcement and community organizations to improve policing strategies and community safety. It outlines how funds should be used, including management standards, training for law enforcement officers, and programs that focus on reducing misconduct and promoting diversity within police forces, as well as community violence interruption initiatives.

The Attorney General is tasked with conducting a nationwide study to examine the impact of laws allowing delays in law enforcement interviews and whether these laws affect investigations into misconduct. The study requires an initial analysis of state laws, followed by data collection, with results reported to Congress and made publicly available.

The section authorizes the allocation of funds for fiscal year 2025, including $25 million for enforcing specific criminal laws and compliance by the Department of Justice, and $3.3 million for aiding conflict resolution efforts by the Justice Department’s Community Relations Service.

The Task Force on Law Enforcement Oversight is formed within the Department of Justice to handle complaints about law enforcement misconduct. It includes members from various sections of the Civil Rights Division and other related offices, and it has a budget of $5 million annually to help carry out its duties.

Each federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agency is required to report data on specific practices, such as traffic stops and use of deadly force, to the Attorney General, breaking down incidents by race, age, gender, and other factors. States that fail to report could lose federal funding, while the collected data will be made publicly available online.

The section requires the Attorney General to create guidelines for law enforcement agencies to report officer misconduct and certificate revocations to national databases. It also mandates that this information be publicly accessible while respecting privacy protections.

States and local governments must have a certification and decertification system for hiring law enforcement officers, and submit relevant records to national databases, to qualify for Byrne grant funding starting the fiscal year following one year after the act's enactment. The Attorney General will establish rules to ensure compliance and standardize reporting.

In this section, it is stated that starting one year after the enactment of this Act, certain state or local governments cannot receive specific federal funds if they do not comply with checking law enforcement hires against national databases for decertification or disciplinary issues. Additionally, these agencies must report to the Attorney General the number of hires with previous disciplinary actions.

This section names the subtitle as the “Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2024” or simply the “PRIDE Act of 2024”.

In this section, several terms are defined for clarity: a "local educational agency" and "school" are based on definitions from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; a "local law enforcement officer" includes school resource officers; and a "school resource officer" is described as a law enforcement officer associated with an educational agency or school.

The section outlines requirements for law enforcement agencies receiving certain federal grants to report use of force incidents to the FBI twice a year and to maintain these records for at least four years. It also includes auditing and compliance procedures, states that agencies not complying may lose part of their grant funding, and mandates that the Attorney General publishes this data annually while ensuring privacy protections.

The section allows the Attorney General to provide grants to small Tribal and local law enforcement agencies to help them report use of force data. To be eligible, agencies must make their use of force policies public and have a complaint system for public reporting; the grants can be used for setting up reporting systems, conducting public awareness campaigns, and providing training for officers.

The section requires the Attorney General to conduct annual audits and reviews to check if states and tribes are following reporting rules. It also mandates that any data must align with existing Department of Justice programs and civil rights laws, and that guidelines for reporting need to be issued within a year of the law taking effect, with public input considered before finalization.

The head of every Federal law enforcement agency is required to report certain information to the Attorney General every three months, following the guidelines set by the Attorney General, similar to what States or Indian Tribes have to report under section 223.

The section authorizes the government to allocate the necessary money to the Attorney General to implement the policies and actions described in the subtitle.

The section provides the short title for this subtitle, which is called the “End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2024” or “ERRPA”.

The section defines key terms related to law enforcement practices and programs, such as "covered program," which refers to activities funded by specific grants, and "racial profiling," which is the practice of basing law enforcement activities on personal characteristics like race or ethnicity, with certain exceptions for Tribal law enforcement. Additionally, it explains terms like "hit rate," "reasonable request," and others related to investigatory activities.

Law enforcement agents and agencies are not allowed to practice racial profiling.

The section allows the United States or individuals harmed by racial profiling to seek a court order to stop the practice. It permits lawsuits against government bodies, law enforcement agents, and their supervisors, and states that showing a biased impact in policing activities can be proof of wrongdoing. If successful, plaintiffs other than the U.S. can also be awarded attorney's fees.

The section requires federal law enforcement agencies to have and follow policies aimed at ending racial profiling. These policies include banning racial profiling, providing training on the issue, collecting data, and handling complaints about racial profiling in a meaningful way, alongside any other necessary measures determined by the Attorney General.

The section outlines requirements for states and local governments seeking funding, mandating that they certify their efforts to eliminate racial profiling. It specifies that they must have policies banning racial profiling, provide related law enforcement training, collect relevant data, and engage in a review process, with these measures taking effect one year after the law is enacted.

The section outlines that the Attorney General must issue guidelines for fair and effective handling of racial profiling complaints by law enforcement, and can withhold funds from non-compliant programs. It also allows private parties to present evidence showing that grant recipients are not following the rules.

The section authorizes the Attorney General to fund a 2-year project to help law enforcement agencies in certain areas collect data on their stop and search activities, focusing on race, ethnicity, and other demographics. It also allocates funds for evaluating the program's effectiveness and requires training for law enforcement on data collection techniques.

The section mandates that at least 10% of certain grant funds must be used each year to create and apply strategies to stop racial profiling. These funds should support training programs, utilize technology for data analysis, create feedback systems to monitor misconduct, and establish an independent complaint process or auditor program.

The section authorizes the Attorney General to receive the necessary funding to implement the provisions outlined in this part of the bill.

The Attorney General is required to create rules for collecting data on police investigations within 180 days, involving input from various stakeholders, such as law enforcement and civil rights groups. The data should cover all investigatory activities, be detailed without including personal information, and help detect racial profiling. Law enforcement agencies must use a standardized form to report this data to the Department of Justice and maintain it for at least four years. The Bureau of Justice Statistics will analyze the data for disparities and report annually to Congress and the public, while ensuring individuals' privacy and data security.

The Director of the Bureau of Justice Statistics must give data collected under this law to Congress and the public in an annual report, but must not share any personal information as outlined in section 343.

Under Section 343, the bill restricts the release of personal information about law enforcement agents, complainants, or others involved in activities where data is collected. This information cannot be publicly released, disclosed to others, or disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act unless it's necessary for compliance, the individual gives consent or it is needed for legal proceedings.

The section outlines the responsibilities of the Attorney General to issue regulations and provide annual reports to Congress on racial profiling by law enforcement. These reports are to include data summaries, findings from the Department of Justice, updates on policy adoptions, and suggestions for policies that could help eliminate racial profiling.

The section mandates the Attorney General to create training programs for federal law enforcement officers, focusing on racial profiling, implicit bias, procedural justice, and a duty to intervene when witnessing excessive force. It also requires state and local jurisdictions to adopt these training programs to receive certain federal funding.

The section establishes a ban on "no-knock warrants" in drug cases, defining these warrants as those that allow police to enter a property without announcing themselves first. It also stipulates that federal search warrants in drug cases must require police to identify themselves and their purpose, and it links state funding eligibility to having similar laws prohibiting no-knock warrants.

This section defines a "chokehold or carotid hold" as a restraint method that applies pressure to the throat, windpipe, or restricts blood or oxygen flow to the brain, and mandates that federal law enforcement agencies ban these holds. Additionally, it stipulates that starting one year after the enactment, states or local governments must have laws banning these techniques to receive certain federal grants.

The PEACE Act of 2024 outlines new rules for how federal law enforcement officers can use force, emphasizing deescalation techniques and requiring that force be necessary and proportional. It also limits funding to states that do not comply with these standards and provides guidelines and training for officers to handle various vulnerable groups with care.

In this section, it states that Federal law enforcement officers cannot use the defense that their use of deadly or less lethal force was justified if it goes against specific guidelines in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2024, or if their gross negligence contributed to the need to use such force.

Congress has introduced the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act, which seeks to limit the transfer of military equipment from the Department of Defense to local and state law enforcement agencies. The bill establishes stricter rules and accountability measures for such transfers, prohibiting the acquisition of certain military-grade items, ensuring public transparency, and requiring agencies to demonstrate the necessity and proper use of the equipment.

The section outlines the use of Byrne grants for creating local task forces to innovate public safety strategies, including both law enforcement and non-law enforcement approaches. It also mandates the establishment of grants for unarmed traffic enforcement, and programs hiring mental health professionals to assist in police calls involving individuals with mental health issues.

The section, titled "Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act," specifies the short title by which this part of the bill may be referred to or cited.

This section mandates that Federal law enforcement officers must wear body cameras that record video and audio during their interactions with the public, with certain exceptions for safety or privacy reasons. It also outlines rules for notifying subjects of recording, retaining footage, the rights of individuals to view the footage, and details about the non-disclosure of footage unless specified by law, while prohibiting the use of body camera footage for commercial purposes.

The section mandates that all patrol vehicles used by federal law enforcement must be equipped with video cameras capable of recording for over 10 hours, including audio through wireless microphones. It outlines the situations where recording is required, the retention period for recordings, accessibility under specific legal provisions, and maintenance responsibilities for the equipment.

Under Section 374, it is prohibited for any authorized or required camera or recording device to have facial recognition technology, and the footage from these devices cannot be processed using such technology.

The section mandates that within one year of the Act's enactment, the Comptroller General of the United States must conduct a study on various aspects of federal law enforcement, including officer training, vehicle pursuits, use of force, and public interaction. The findings are to be reported to specific Senate and House committees related to the judiciary, homeland security, and governmental affairs.

The Attorney General is required to issue the necessary final regulations to implement this part of the Act within 180 days of it becoming law.

In Section 377, it is clarified that this part of the law does not require federal law enforcement officers to do anything beyond their normal duties.

The section 381 is titled the "Police Creating Accountability by Making Effective Recording Available Act of 2024," also known as the "Police CAMERA Act of 2024."

The section outlines requirements for the use of law enforcement body-worn cameras, including mandates for fund allocation, development of policies, and data management protocols. It emphasizes accountability, privacy, and transparency, prohibits using grant funds for facial recognition technology, and requires regular audits and assessments of programs to ensure compliance.

The section outlines how grant funds should be used by law enforcement for body-worn cameras, including buying cameras and setting up programs to improve accountability and evidence collection. It prohibits using the funds for facial recognition technology and requires the establishment of policies for data management and public transparency, while also laying out rules for data use, reporting, and transferring, with audits to ensure compliance.

The Attorney General is required to create and maintain a toolkit for body-worn camera training to help law enforcement and other organizations with training, best practices, and resources. This toolkit can include research and tools from experts and law enforcement agencies nationwide.

The section outlines a requirement for the Attorney General to conduct a study on the use of body-worn cameras by law enforcement within two years of the Police CAMERA Act of 2024. The study is to explore various aspects such as the effectiveness of body-worn cameras in reducing excessive force, their impact on accountability, evidence collection, and public safety, as well as concerns related to data privacy and the use of facial recognition technology. A report with findings and policy recommendations must be submitted to Congress 180 days after the study's completion.

The section titled SEC. 401 introduces the short title of a legislative act, which is called the "Closing the Law Enforcement Consent Loophole Act of 2024."

Congress has amended the law to make it illegal for anyone acting under the authority of law, such as police officers, to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody, regardless of whether the individual consented, with penalties including a fine or up to 15 years in prison. This adjustment has also been reflected in the table of sections of the relevant legal code.

This section mandates that states and local governments must have laws making it a crime for law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with anyone in their custody, and they cannot claim consent as a defense. If such laws are not in place, they will lose eligibility for certain federal funding. Additionally, these governments must report annually on incidents and outcomes of such misconduct to the Attorney General.

The section requires the Attorney General to report to Congress annually with information on reports of sexual misconduct by individuals acting under government authority, and the outcomes of these cases. Additionally, the Comptroller General must report yearly on violations of specific new legal provisions related to such misconduct.

The section defines the term "sexual act" by referring to its definition in section 2246 of title 18 of the United States Code.

If any part of this law is found to be unconstitutional, the rest of the law will still remain in effect. This means that striking down one part doesn't affect the rest of the law's validity.

This section states that nothing in the Act should be interpreted as limiting legal actions available under certain laws, affecting laws related to Indian Tribes due to their political status, or waiving the sovereign immunity of an Indian Tribe without its consent.