If signed by Newsom, the bill would also make public internal sheriff’s reports on deaths in custody. A companion bill from La Mesa Assemblymember Akilah Weber not yet through the legislature
After twice being amended in the wake of opposition from law enforcement groups, a bill aimed at reducing the number of people who die in California jails passed the state Legislature and is headed to the governor’s office.
But that part of the legislation was stricken from the final bill after police and sheriff’s organizations registered their opposition to it, including San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez. Atkins said the requirement that internal sheriffs’ reports on jail deaths become subject to public disclosure will be a helpful tool to families of people who died in custody and historically have been unable to learn details of what happened.
But she changed her position weeks after she was sworn in. Now the department releases brief summaries of the investigatory findings, generally one-page notices that resemble department press releases.“Even with the last-minute amendments to SB 519, I know the total impact of the bill will reshape the jail-reform landscape,” said Yusef Miller of the North County Equity and Justice Coalition, who has held vigils for years alongside family members of people who died in jail.
Attorney Julia Yoo has represented numerous families of people who died or suffered serious injuries in San Diego County jails.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Atkins' bill to Protect abortion care, gender-affirming care heads to governorGov. Gavin Newsom will have the opportunity to sign a bill sponsored by San Diego's Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins, which would strengthen protections for health care providers in the state who provide both abortion services and gender-affirming services.
Read more »
Bill to protect abortion care, gender-affirming care heads to Governor Newsom's deskThe bill would prohibit insurers from discriminating or refusing to contract with a provider sanctioned in another state for providing care that is legal in California but illegal in another state.
Read more »
Democrats defy Newsom by sending bill banning self-driving trucks to governor's deskThe California Senate passed a bill banning heavy-duty autonomous vehicles on state highways without a driver despite Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-C...
Read more »
Bill to legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California heads to Gov. Newsom's deskA Bay Area lawmaker's bill that would legalize Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes in California is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Read more »
California lawmakers approve bill prohibiting book bans by school districts; Newsom expected to signCalifornia lawmakers passed a bill last week prohibiting books from being banned in public school districts because of content related to gender or racial diversity, and now, the governor is expect…
Read more »
Carbon Footprint RevealBill to force disclosures is on Newsom's desk
Read more »