AZ HB2862

Establishes a study committee on missing and murdered African-American women and girls consisting of six House representatives (appointed by Speaker, no more than three from same party), the Attorney General, Director of Department of Public Safety, and nine additional members including county attorney, sheriff, victim advocate, peace officer specializing in cold cases, and representatives from various organizations.

Requires the committee to meet quarterly and conduct comprehensive study on reducing and ending violence against African-American women and girls, including tracking data on missing and murdered individuals.

Committee must review policies, prosecutorial practices, and barriers to providing state resources; gather data on violence against indigenous women and girls; and propose culturally appropriate victim services and legislation.

Requires report to Governor, President of Senate, and Speaker of House on or before November 1, 2021, with copy to Secretary of State.

Committee is repealed effective September 30, 2022.