The California Legislature has enacted comprehensive changes to public safety oversight and corrections programs, establishing a pioneering Tribal Police Pilot Program while streamlining existing regulatory frameworks. The three-year pilot program, running from July 2026 through 2029, authorizes three federally recognized tribes to designate qualified officers as California peace officers, extending their authority beyond tribal lands under specific circumstances.
Participating tribes must adopt policies mirroring California's public records and government claims requirements, maintain sufficient liability insurance, and accept state oversight of law enforcement activities. The Department of Justice and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training will monitor the program, with tribal officers required to complete state certification and training requirements. A $5 million appropriation from the General Fund supports program implementation, focusing on information technology needs for mandated reporting.
The legislation also modifies corrections oversight by eliminating the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board and certain Inspector General inspection duties. College program eligibility in state prisons expands to include accredited out-of-state institutions, while mental health service provisions now encompass marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors. Updated tuberculosis screening protocols establish new baseline testing requirements and annual screenings for prison staff working inside facilities.
The Board of State and Community Corrections receives authority to delegate corrective action plan approvals for juvenile facilities to its executive director, with provisions for board ratification. The board may now pursue civil actions to enforce facility compliance with minimum standards, adding enforcement mechanisms to existing oversight responsibilities.
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The California Legislature has enacted comprehensive changes to public safety oversight and corrections programs, establishing a pioneering Tribal Police Pilot Program while streamlining existing regulatory frameworks. The three-year pilot program, running from July 2026 through 2029, authorizes three federally recognized tribes to designate qualified officers as California peace officers, extending their authority beyond tribal lands under specific circumstances.
Participating tribes must adopt policies mirroring California's public records and government claims requirements, maintain sufficient liability insurance, and accept state oversight of law enforcement activities. The Department of Justice and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training will monitor the program, with tribal officers required to complete state certification and training requirements. A $5 million appropriation from the General Fund supports program implementation, focusing on information technology needs for mandated reporting.
The legislation also modifies corrections oversight by eliminating the California Rehabilitation Oversight Board and certain Inspector General inspection duties. College program eligibility in state prisons expands to include accredited out-of-state institutions, while mental health service provisions now encompass marriage and family therapists and professional clinical counselors. Updated tuberculosis screening protocols establish new baseline testing requirements and annual screenings for prison staff working inside facilities.
The Board of State and Community Corrections receives authority to delegate corrective action plan approvals for juvenile facilities to its executive director, with provisions for board ratification. The board may now pursue civil actions to enforce facility compliance with minimum standards, adding enforcement mechanisms to existing oversight responsibilities.
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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| 72 | 1 | 6 | 79 | PASS |
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