LAW ENFORCEMENT: Creates a pre-Spectrum Alert action plan. (8/1/26) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

SB 227 creates a mandatory "Pre-Spectrum Alert" action plan for Louisiana law enforcement to address missing children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The bill requires the Department of Public Safety and Corrections (with Children and Family Services) to establish the plan by July 1, 2027, which includes training officers on ASD crisis intervention, standardized response procedures for missing ASD children, and immediate community alerts. Key provisions mandate law enforcement to notify media and neighboring agencies within minutes of a report, enhance responder awareness of ASD-specific behaviors, and increase public education about wandering risks. The plan directly affects children with ASD (particularly those prone to wandering, a leading cause of fatal incidents like drowning), their families, and all Louisiana law enforcement agencies. Implementation depends on legislative funding appropriation.