Bill > AB481

This bill would require law enforcement agencies and state agencies in California to obtain approval from their governing bodies before funding, acquiring, or using military equipment. The bill defines "military equipment" and requires agencies to create a military equipment use policy that addresses the capabilities, purposes, and costs of the equipment. The governing bodies would be required to review the policies annually and determine if the equipment complies with certain standards. The bill also requires public meetings and reporting on the use of military equipment. The bill declares that this is a matter of statewide concern and applies to all cities, including charter cities.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB481