AN ACT REQUIRING THE HATE CRIMES INVESTIGATIVE UNIT TO RESPOND TO AND INVESTIGATE INSTANCES OF TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION.

SB 570 requires the state's Hate Crimes Investigative Unit to investigate and respond to cases of transnational repression targeting residents. Transnational repression refers to actions by foreign governments or entities that threaten, harass, or harm residents abroad (e.g., through intimidation, surveillance, or coercion). The bill would amend existing law to expand the unit's mandate to include these cross-border incidents as part of its investigative responsibilities. This policy change directly affects state residents facing foreign government interference, ensuring they have a dedicated state resource for reporting and investigating such cases.