Creating an Ebony Alert System to send an alert to assist in the recovery of a Black youth, including a young woman or girl, under certain circumstances.

HB 19 would create Alabama's "Ebony Alert System" to notify the public about missing Black youth aged 12-25 who face specific risks, such as potential abduction, trafficking, disability-related danger, or unexplained circumstances. Law enforcement must determine the missing person meets defined criteria (e.g., safety endangerment, non-voluntary disappearance) before requesting activation. If approved, the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency would coordinate alerts via radio, TV, social media, and changeable message signs to aid recovery. The bill is pending in the House Public Safety Committee and would take effect October 1, 2025, if passed.