Utah HB0588 mandates the creation of a training curriculum for investigating missing or murdered indigenous individuals.

Utah HB0588 requires the Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services to develop a training curriculum for peace officers investigating the disappearance or murder of indigenous individuals. The curriculum must include principles of tribal sovereignty, relevant laws, and best practices for interviewing family members. The office may coordinate with universities and non-profits. The bill also defines terms such as "missing or murdered indigenous individual" and "office." This bill makes technical changes and takes effect on May 6, 2026.

Utah HB0588 mandates the creation of a training curriculum for investigating missing or murdered indigenous individuals.

Utah HB0588 requires the Office of American Indian-Alaska Native Health and Family Services to develop a training curriculum for peace officers investigating the disappearance or murder of indigenous individuals. The curriculum must include principles of tribal sovereignty, relevant laws, and best practices for interviewing family members. The office may coordinate with universities and non-profits. The bill also defines terms such as "missing or murdered indigenous individual" and "office." This bill makes technical changes and takes effect on May 6, 2026.