CA AB2348

Requires the Department of California Highway Patrol to develop policies and procedures in consultation with tribal nations and law enforcement associations on how to activate the Feather Alert system for missing endangered indigenous persons.

Mandates the Highway Patrol respond to Feather Alert activation requests within 48 hours and take reasonable steps to confirm reports are not attempts to locate indigenous persons intentionally avoiding abuse.

Allows law enforcement agencies 24 hours to determine if a Feather Alert should be activated after a missing person report; if the agency fails to decide, the tribe may directly request activation from the Highway Patrol.

Establishes criteria for Feather Alert activation including that the missing person is indigenous, is believed to be in danger, and may be subject to trafficking or endangered by physical safety risks.

Requires the Highway Patrol to submit a report to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2027, detailing the Feather Alert's efficacy, statistical data on cases closed and open, and impact on other alert programs.