SB-1019 • 2026

California Cargo Theft Task Force.

Crime

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Grove
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide detailed information about the exact composition or operational specifics of the task force.

California Cargo Theft Task Force

This law requires the Attorney General to create a California Cargo Theft Task Force to fight cargo theft and related crimes.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Attorney General to establish the California Cargo Theft Task Force.
Sets rules for who can be part of the task force.
Requires the task force to investigate, apprehend, and recommend prosecution for individuals or entities involved in cargo theft or related offenses.
Needs the Attorney General to submit yearly reports about the task force's activities.

Who It Names or Affects

The Attorney General
Individuals or entities involved in cargo theft

Terms To Know

Attorney General: The top law officer of California who leads the Department of Justice.
California Cargo Theft Task Force: A group established by the Attorney General to combat crimes involving stolen cargo or freight.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify how much funding will be provided for the task force.
The bill does not outline consequences for breaking these rules.
It is unclear when this law will become effective.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 21).
2026-04-10 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 21.
2026-04-08 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on RLS.
2026-02-11 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 13.
2026-02-10 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1019, as amended, Grove.
California Cargo Theft Task Force.
Existing law establishes various programs to prevent crime, coordinate the efforts of law enforcement, and collect and analyze criminal statistics. Existing law specifically establishes a regional property crimes task force to assist local law enforcement and railroad police in counties identified as having elevated levels of property crime, including, but not limited to, organized retail theft, cargo theft, vehicle burglary, and theft of vehicle parts and accessories. Under existing law, the Attorney General is the chief law officer of the state and the head of the Department of Justice.
This bill would require the Attorney General to establish the California Cargo Theft Task Force to combat crimes involving the theft, diversion, embezzlement, unlawful taking, or fraudulent acquisition of cargo or freight. The bill would prescribe the
membership of the task force. The bill would require the task force, among other duties, to investigate, apprehend, and recommend for prosecution, as appropriate, individuals or entities that engage in cargo theft or related offenses. The bill would require the Attorney General, on or before January 1, 2028, and each year thereafter, to submit a report to the Governor, Legislature, and Secretary of State on the activities of the task force, as specified. The bill would define terms for its purposes.

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