Provides for a formal process for a parent or legal guardian to request the issuance of an AMBER alert
This bill creates a formal process allowing parents or legal guardians to request an AMBER alert for a missing child. It requires such requests to be submitted to the state police division for review, establishing a clear pathway for families to seek this urgent alert system. The law specifies that police may decline to issue an alert only if they determine it would jeopardize an investigation or the child's safety. This change directly affects families of missing children by providing a structured method to activate AMBER alerts, aiming to improve response times in critical cases.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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