Amid a global movement for Black lives, California’s legislative leaders are conceding to the police lobby and playing political games with SB 731: The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act of 2020. If passed, SB 731 will revoke the badges of police officers who are fired for excessive force, sexual misconduct, or dishonesty and allow for independent investigations into misconduct.

In the last five days, we have built incredible momentum. Organizers and advocates successfully propelled SB 731 forwardand have secured the first public hearing this week. This is our final week to pass SB 731, as all bills must advance by August 31! Our biggest hurdle will be the Assembly Floor vote happening TODAY.

Take action today to advance SB 731: The Kenneth Ross Jr. Police Decertification Act!

***Call your Assemblymembers all day, as the bill must be voted on by Monday, August 31st and 11:59PM!! ***

Sample Call/Voicemail Script: 

“Hello, my name is (NAME) and I live in (CITY) with (organization). I urge you to support SB 731! SB 731 will create a process to remove abusive police from the streets and protect Black people and people of color who are targeted by police violence every day. California is currently 1 of only 5 states without a police decertification process. Finally, the bill would reduce barriers to seeking civil liability against police officers that violate a person’s civil rights. (Share any of your personal experiences with police abuse or your thoughts at the end.) Thank you for your time!”

  1. Tag your CA Reps on Social Media using this Social Media Toolkit! Re-post us @YouthJusticeLA and use https://tinyurl.com/sb731toolkit

PRIORITY VOTES NEEDED FOR SB 731 BY 8/31!

Legislator

Dist.

Region

Capitol Phone

Aguiar-Curry

AD 04

Davis, Napa

(916) 319-2004

Bauer-Kahan

AD 16

East Bay, Lamorinda and the Tri-Valley, Walnut Creek, Pleasanton

(916) 319-2016

Bloom

AD 50

Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Malibu

(916) 319-2050

Boerner-Horvath

AD 76

Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside

(916) 319-2076

Chau

AD 49

Arcadia, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rosemead, Monterey Park, temple city

(916) 319-2049

Chu

AD 25

Bay Area- Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose

(916) 319-2025

Cunningham

AD 35

San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Santa Maria

(916) 319-2035

Gabriel

AD 45

Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Encino, Northridge

(916) 319-2045

Grayson

AD 14

Vallejo, East Contra Costa County, Conord, Lafayette, Pittsburg

(916) 319-2014

Limon

AD 37

Santa Barbara, Ventura

(916) 319-2037

Low

AD 28

Los Gatos, San Jose, Cupertino, Campbell

(916) 319-2028

Mayes

AD 42

Hemet, Coachella, San Bernadino

(916) 319-2042

Muratsuchi

AD 66

Torrance, Hermosa Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes

(916) 319-2066

Nazarian

AD 46

Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City

(916) 319-2046

Quirk-Silva

AD 65

Fulleron, West Anaheim, Buena Park, Garden Grove

(916) 319-2065

Rivas

AD 30

Salinas, Gilroy

(916) 319-2030

Rubio

AD 48

E San Gabriel Valley, Azusa, West Covina, Covina, Baldwin Park

(916) 319-2048

Salas

AD 32

Bakersfield, Hanford, Delano

(916) 319-2032

Co-sponsors: include: Alliance for Boys and Men of Color, ACLU of California, Anti Police-Terror Project, Black Lives Matter California, California Families United 4 Justice, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice, PolicyLink, STOP Coalition, Youth Justice Coalition.

Thank you for your energy and support! #SB731 #DecertifyPolice