Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill establishes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Justice Program within the California Department of Justice. The program will serve as a liaison between tribal families, tribal governments, and federal, state, local and out‑of‑state law‑enforcement agencies, provide technical assistance, publish case data, and submit an annual report to the Legislature. It is intended to improve collaboration and tracking of these cases, including those involving human trafficking.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6469.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. Apr 13, 2026April 13 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
10. Mar 17, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3589.) (March 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Mar 3, 2026Set for hearing March 17.
12. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on PUB. S.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Sabrina Cervantes (D) · sponsor
• Cervantes
• Hadwick
• Krell
• Ramos
• Richardson
• Schiavo

Bill text

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