SB 1019: California Cargo Theft Task Force.
The bill aims to combat cargo theft by establishing a task force to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals or entities involved in this crime. The task force will be headed by the attorney general and will have a specific membership. The task force will also be required to submit annual reports to the governor, legislature, and secretary of state on its activities. The bill defines key terms related to cargo theft for its purposes. The task force will focus on crimes involving the theft, diversion, embezzlement, or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight.
| May. 14, 2026 | May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| May. 12, 2026 | Set for hearing May 14. |
| May. 11, 2026 | May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| May. 04, 2026 | Set for hearing May 11. |
| Apr. 23, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |