AG Bonta issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Assembly Bill 2018. AB 2018 was authored by Assemblymember James C. Ramos to advance the California Department of Justice’s capability to respond to missing persons cases.

“Any missing person case — adult, child, MMIP, or otherwise — is one too many. No family should know the prolonged uncertainty of waiting for answers, and together we’re making it clear that California takes action. AB 2018 is the right tool at the right time that will advance California’s ability to resolve missing persons cases and rekindle hope. I thank Assemblymember Ramos for introducing this legislation and I look forward to continuing the vital work of delivering justice for missing persons and their loved ones.” -AG Bonta