SPONSOR: Mosley
This bill establishes the "Missing and Murdered African American Women Task Force", with membership as provided in the bill, including, among others: two members from the Senate, with one member appointed by the President Pro Tem and one member appointed by the Minority Floor Leader, and two members from the House of Representatives, with one member appointed by the Speaker and one member appointed by the Minority Floor Leader. The Task Force will elect a chairperson and hold an initial meeting before October 1, 2024.
The Task Force must submit a report regarding policies and measures to address violence against African American women and girls as provided in the bill to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 31 of each year and the Task Force will expire on December 31, 2026, unless the Department of Public Safety determines the Task Force should be extended until December 31, 2028.
This bill is the same as SB 890 (2024).
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