CA AB1732

Authorizes law enforcement agencies to request the Department of the California Highway Patrol to activate a "Yellow Alert" when a person is killed in a hit-and-run incident and specific information about the suspect or vehicle is available.

Requires the law enforcement agency to have information such as a complete license plate number, partial plate with vehicle description, or suspect identity before requesting a Yellow Alert activation.

Permits the California Highway Patrol to activate Yellow Alerts via changeable message signs on state highways and may prioritize multiple alerts based on factors including time elapsed or likelihood of suspect apprehension.

Requires the Department of the California Highway Patrol to track the number of Yellow Alert requests received from law enforcement agencies and submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2026, evaluating the system's efficacy, advantages, and disadvantages.

The Yellow Alert authorization expires and is repealed on January 1, 2026.