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CA SB4
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sabrina Cervantes
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program within the Department of Justice to address cases of missing and murdered indigenous persons in California, including human trafficking cases
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Requires the program to facilitate collaboration and serve as a liaison between tribal victims' families, tribal governments, and federal, tribal, state, and out-of-state law enforcement agencies on active and inactive cases
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Directs the program to provide technical assistance to law enforcement agencies already investigating missing and murdered indigenous persons cases and to publish data on the number and facts of these cases
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Mandates annual reports to the Legislature detailing cases where the department acted as liaison, provided technical assistance, published data, and any recommendations for improving coordination between local, state, and tribal governments
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Annual reporting requirement expires January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.
Last Action
August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
8/29/2025