Program giving some tribal police state peace officer powers becomes permanent
The program that lets officers from up to three federally recognized tribes act as California peace officers, which was set to end, now has no end date and drops pilot from its name. It runs only if the Legislature funds it.
Who it affects
Tribal police in participating tribes and people on their lands
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 31: Peace officers: tribal police.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.