Senate Bill 404 establishes a Task Force on Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls, which will be created by the attorney general. The task force will consist of members with expertise in crime victims' rights and violence protection, including legislators, law enforcement representatives, and advocates from organizations serving African American women and girls. The task force is tasked with examining systemic causes of violence against this demographic, developing methods for data collection, and proposing policies to reduce violence and support victims. A report detailing their findings and recommendations is due to the legislature by December 15, 2026.
To support the task force's operations, the bill includes an appropriation of $80,200 for the fiscal year 2025-26 and $99,500 for the fiscal year 2026-27 to fund a full-time project position within the Department of Justice. The task force will convene within 30 days of its establishment and is required to meet quarterly, with the possibility of additional meetings as needed. The task force will terminate upon the submission of its report or on January 1, 2027, whichever comes first.