Bill > AB134

This bill addresses multiple aspects of public safety and corrections in California, with several key provisions. It establishes a three-year Tribal Police Pilot Program from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029, which will allow up to three federally recognized tribes to have their police officers granted peace officer authority in California, subject to specific training, certification, and compliance requirements. The bill eliminates several existing oversight boards and committees within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, including the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board and the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health. It expands options for college education in prisons by allowing programs from accredited public or nonprofit colleges outside of California and ensures inmates enrolled in degree programs receive the same privileges as those with full-time work assignments. The bill also revises tuberculosis screening requirements for department employees, modifies mental health service provider licensing waivers, and updates various administrative procedures related to corrections and juvenile facilities. Additionally, the bill creates a Tribal Police Pilot Fund with $5 million appropriated for the 2025-26 fiscal year to support implementation, and requires the Department of Justice to monitor the pilot program and submit interim and final reports to the Legislature. The bill is part of the budget process and is designed to take effect immediately.

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