SILVER ALERT PROGRAM
Summary
Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Silver Alert System. The Silver Alert System provides for the rapid dissemination of information regarding a missing person who is believed to be suffering from dementia or a similar cognitive impairment. Specifies the requirements and procedures for the alert system. Creates the Silver Alert System Task Force. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Department of State Police, shall use electronic message signs to provide critical information to the public regarding missing persons believed to be suffering from dementia or a similar cognitive impairment. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 30, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jul 14, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ruth Munson
RRepublican
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