Bill > HB0015

This bill reestablishes the Murdered and Missing Indigenous Relatives Task Force, expanding its membership from nine to ten members by adding a representative from a sheriffs' association. The task force will include legislators, representatives from Native American organizations, victim advocate groups, government agencies like the Division of Indian Affairs and Department of Health and Human Services, and the attorney general's and public safety commissioner's offices. The task force's key duties include consulting with tribal governments, developing protocols for investigating cases of murdered or missing indigenous individuals, seeking input from multi-jurisdictional experts, and addressing communication and investigation challenges. Members who are legislators will receive standard compensation, while non-legislator members may receive per diem and travel expenses. By September 30, 2026, the task force must submit a report to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee detailing findings and recommendations for improving criminal justice and social service responses to crimes involving murdered and missing indigenous individuals. The task force is set to be in operation until July 1, 2027, and will take effect on May 7, 2025.

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