The California American Freedmen Affairs Division: resident registry.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the California American Freedmen Affairs Division within the Secretary of State’s office. The division’s purpose is to verify a resident’s status as an ‘American Freedman’ – defined as descendants of enslaved people – and maintain a registry of these residents. It requires the division to create a Genealogy Office and an Office of Legal Affairs, develop a strategic plan, and submit regular reports to the legislature. The bill also restricts the sharing of personal information and prohibits the division from assisting in law enforcement activities, while exempting it from certain legal counsel restrictions.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California American Freedmen Affairs Division within the Secretary of State’s office.
- Defines ‘American Freedman’ based on lineage from enslaved ancestors.
- Requires the creation of the American Freedmen Genealogy Office and the Office of Freedmen Legal Affairs.
- Mandates the division to maintain an accurate registry of American Freedmen residents.
- Requires the division to submit regular reports to the Legislature on its activities and performance.
- Limits the sharing of personal information to demographics only, except as necessary.
- Prohibits the division from participating in law enforcement activities.
- Exempts the division from restrictions on state agency legal counsel.
Who is affected
- California Residents
- Descendants of enslaved people
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