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: 2026-05-14
Official status: May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Effective date: Not listed

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California Cargo Theft Task Force.

SB 1019, as amended, Grove.

What This Bill Does

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.

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Bill History

2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2026-05-12 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 14.
2026-05-11 California Legislative Information
May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 11.
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. Page 3982.) (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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