AB 2119: Criminal procedure: gender bias in sexual assault and domestic violence investigations.

This bill aims to improve the investigation of sexual assault and domestic violence cases by law enforcement. A victim of one of these crimes has the right to a fair, unbiased, and complete investigation, regardless of gender. The bill would also allow a victim to request a reinvestigation of their report by the district attorney if they believe the original investigation was inadequate. The bill would create a civil cause of action for law enforcement agencies that violate a victim's rights during an investigation. It would also require district attorneys to establish a process for reviewing and investigating reported cases, including a report to the victim explaining the decision not to bring criminal accusations. In addition, the bill would require training for law enforcement officers on trauma-informed methods, gender-neutral language, and bias prevention. It would also require the…