SB 1215 Summary

• Establishes a study committee on missing and murdered indigenous peoples consisting of 13 members including three House representatives, three senators, the Attorney General, the Department of Public Safety Director, and representatives from law enforcement, victim advocacy, tribal governments, and indigenous service organizations.

• Directs the committee to conduct a comprehensive study on reducing violence against indigenous peoples, track data on missing and murdered indigenous peoples, and review policies and practices impacting indigenous communities including child welfare and prosecutorial trends.

• Requires the committee to propose culturally appropriate victim services, gather information on lived experiences of indigenous peoples, and propose legislation to address identified issues.

• Mandates the committee submit reports on December 1, 2023, 2024, and 2025 to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House regarding its activities and recommendations.

• Repeals the committee on September 30, 2026.