This bill enacts provisions for the training for resources related to the murder and disappearance of an indigenous individual.
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Utah's Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services would be required to develop a training curriculum for peace officers who investigate cases involving missing or murdered indigenous individuals. The curriculum must cover methods for accurately gathering information on a victim's race, ethnicity, and tribal affiliation; principles of tribal sovereignty as they relate to such investigations; relevant federal, state, and tribal laws; and best practices for coordinating with and interviewing family members during an investigation. The office would be required to review and update this curriculum at least once every three years, and may work with universities, non-profit organizations, or other subject-matter experts in developing it.
Introduction
Feb 20
House Rules
House Committee
Mar 2
House Floor Vote
Mar 3
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
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Governor
IntroductionFeb 20
House Rules
House CommitteeMar 2
House Floor VoteMar 3
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate Committee
Senate 2nd Reading
Senate 3rd Reading
Governor
This bill enacts provisions for the training for resources related to the murder and disappearance of an indigenous individual.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services would be required to develop a training curriculum for peace officers who investigate cases involving missing or murdered indigenous individuals. The curriculum must cover methods for accurately gathering information on a victim's race, ethnicity, and tribal affiliation; principles of tribal sovereignty as they relate to such investigations; relevant federal, state, and tribal laws; and best practices for coordinating with and interviewing family members during an investigation. The office would be required to review and update this curriculum at least once every three years, and may work with universities, non-profit organizations, or other subject-matter experts in developing it.
Support
Equal Rights
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