Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and provides support for relatives of such missing persons
What changed between versions
Changed the responsible official from 'the division' to 'the commissioner' for developing the uniform collaboration plan between police agencies.
Added a new requirement for police agencies to check if a missing person is a victim of family offense or domestic violence and to share that information with other agencies.
Added a requirement for weekly notifications to relatives of missing persons about investigation status, with an initial notification required within seven days.
Added a presumption that missing adults who are victims of family offense or domestic violence are in danger, requiring immediate safety-focused response.
Changed the dispatch timeline for missing person information from 'immediately' to 'promptly' to allow for practical operational considerations.
Added a provision allowing police agencies to withhold information if releasing it would jeopardize the investigation or safety of the missing person.