"Asm. Isaac Bryan Introduces 'Wakiesha's Law' to Enhance Protections for Incarcerated Individuals"

Assemblymember Isaac G. Bryan's Assembly Bill 1269, known as Wakiesha's Law, passed the Public Safety Committee unanimously on April 8. This legislation mandates that jails inform families when an inmate is seriously ill or dies in custody. Bryan emphasizes that families deserve respect and transparency, a sentiment echoed by Wakiesha Wilson's mother, Lisa Hines. Despite opposition from the California State Sheriffs’ Association, Bryan is committed to clarifying the bill’s language. Hines hopes this law will enhance community-police relations.