The proposed bill would establish a Cargo Theft Task Force under the authority of the Attorney General, aimed at addressing crimes related to the theft, diversion, embezzlement, unlawful taking, or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight. This new task force would focus on offenses involving cargo that affects interstate or intrastate commerce and would include participation from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to enhance resource utilization. The task force would consist of a full-time prosecutor, paralegal, support staff, six investigators, and any additional personnel designated by the Attorney General.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the task force meet regularly to review investigations, coordinate with law enforcement and industry stakeholders, and submit an annual report detailing its activities, including summaries of investigations, trends in cargo theft, and recommendations for legislative or policy actions. The definitions of "cargo" and "cargo theft" are also clarified, encompassing a wide range of goods and the various methods of theft. This legislation aims to strengthen the state's response to cargo theft and improve the overall security of the supply chain.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-191.14