Federal lawmakers and members of the Federico family were set to gather in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday to unveil "Logan's Law," a proposed federal effort aimed at tracking violent offenders and tightening how criminal records are shared. The push follows the May 3, 2025 killing of 22-year-old Logan Federico in Columbia and public outrage over gaps in the accused suspect's criminal history.
According to ABC Columbia, U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and U.S. Rep. Russell Fry planned to join Stephen and Melissa Federico for a 2:30 p.m. press conference at the Myrtle Beach Police Department annex. Family members told reporters the bill is meant to give judges and prosecutors clearer insight into violent offenders' pasts.
What Logan's Law Would Do
The proposal would create a publicly accessible registry of violent offenders and direct the U.S. attorney general to report to Congress on gaps in data sharing between federal and state systems, including fingerprints, warrants and criminal histories, as reported by WCNC. Lawmakers have said the registry is intended to bring more transparency to the bench and help stop repeat offenders from slipping through paperwork cracks.
The Case Behind the Bill
Logan Federico, 22, was found dead on May 3, 2025 while visiting friends in Columbia. Authorities say Alexander Dickey forced his way into a nearby home and fatally shot her before fleeing, according to WIS News 10. Dickey was arrested days later and now faces multiple charges, including murder, burglary and weapons offenses in two South Carolina counties.
Record Gaps Lawmakers Want Closed
Investigations into the case found that Dickey had more than three dozen prior arrests, including roughly 25 felony charges, and that some bookings were never properly attached to his official record because of fingerprinting errors, as detailed by The State. Those missing pieces were a key focus of testimony from Federico's father before a congressional subcommittee last year and have fueled calls for stronger data sharing between agencies.
What Happens Next
Lawmakers said they plan to formally introduce the bill in both the House and Senate and have pressed for a federal review of how information moves between local jails, state systems and national databases, according to ABC Columbia. Stephen and Melissa Federico are expected to keep pushing for reforms aimed at preventing other families from experiencing a similar loss.
It remains to be seen whether "Logan's Law" will gain momentum in Congress, but the proposal is likely to keep the Federico case in the wider debate over repeat offenders and record-keeping. Hoodline will track filings and hearings related to the bill and report updates as they come in.
