AZ HB2139

Establishes a study committee on missing and murdered indigenous peoples consisting of 6 legislators (3 House, 3 Senate) of indigenous descent or working on indigenous issues, plus representatives from the attorney general's office, department of public safety, law enforcement, victim advocacy, tribal governments, and indigenous service organizations.

Requires the committee to conduct comprehensive studies on reducing violence against indigenous peoples, track data on missing and murdered indigenous peoples with law enforcement, and review policies and practices in child welfare and prosecution of gender violence crimes.

Directs the committee to gather data on violence prevalence by gender, age, and sexual identity, propose culturally appropriate victim services, and collect information on lived experiences of indigenous peoples regarding missing and murdered cases.

Requires submission of reports on December 1, 2023, December 1, 2024, and December 1, 2025 to the governor, legislature, and secretary of state with recommendations for administrative or legislative action.

Committee members receive no compensation but are eligible for expense reimbursement; the committee is repealed September 30, 2026.