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AK SB151

AK SB151
Missing/murdered Indigenous People;report


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Introduced
05/13/2023
In Committee
05/15/2024
Crossed Over
04/26/2024
Passed
05/15/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/09/2024

Introduced Session

33rd Legislature

Bill Summary

An Act relating to police officer training; establishing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission; relating to missing and murdered indigenous persons; relating to the duties of the Department of Public Safety; and providing for an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to address issues related to missing and murdered indigenous persons in Alaska. It requires police officers to complete cultural training related to addressing the rates of missing and murdered indigenous persons. It also requires the Department of Public Safety to submit missing person reports to a national database within 60 days if a person's location has not been determined, and to employ at least two investigators to focus on cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons. The bill establishes the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission to examine trends and patterns related to these cases and make policy recommendations. The bill also requires the Department of Public Safety to conduct a needs assessment and submit a report on increasing protective and investigative resources for these cases.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (31)

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 1/1/25 (on 10/09/2024)

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