CA SB1395

Attorney General must establish and chair the Southern California Fentanyl Task Force to develop information, make recommendations, and report findings on the fentanyl crisis in southern California communities.

Task force membership includes a representative from the Department of Justice, California Highway Patrol, and one representative from each of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties (if those counties elect to participate through their sheriff).

Task force members receive no compensation for their service and must hold their first meeting by July 1, 2021, then meet at least four times annually thereafter.

Task force must submit a report to the Legislature and Department of Justice by January 1, 2024, containing findings, recommendations, and requests for legislation to address the fentanyl crisis.

Legislature finds that special legislation is necessary to address the unique fentanyl crisis in southern California and allocate appropriate resources to the region.