Politics & Government

Newsom Signs Bill Requiring Law Enforcement To Collect Data On Crimes On Indian Land

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sponsored the bill, which was authored by San Bernardino Assembly member James C. Ramos.

California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, CA, USA
California State Capitol Building in Sacramento, CA, USA (CBS News)

September 30, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law on Friday that requires law enforcement to collect data on crimes that take place on Native American lands and provide that information to the California Department of Justice.

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The bill, AB 2695, is part of the California Department of Justice's efforts to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons crisis, as well as their work to improve public safety in Indian Country.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sponsored the bill, which was authored by San Bernardino Assembly member James C. Ramos.

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