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SB 4: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 7, 2025

What SB 4 does, verified December 7, 2025

This bill establishes a missing and murdered indigenous persons justice program within the Department of Justice. The program is responsible for facilitating collaboration between tribal victims' families, tribal governments, and law enforcement agencies regarding active and inactive cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons in California. The program acts as a liaison between these parties and works to improve communication and investigation of these cases. The program must submit an annual report to the legislature, which includes data on the number of cases and facts about missing and murdered indigenous persons in California. The program's work is focused on human trafficking cases, and its efforts are intended to improve justice and support for victims' families.

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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
Recent actions22 total · showing 5
Aug. 29, 2025August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Jul. 16, 2025July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Jul. 16, 2025July 16 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Jun. 17, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Jun. 09, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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