Memorials, Recognition - Silver Alert Program, fifth anniversary -
This resolution (SJR 570) commemorates the fifth anniversary of Tennessee's updated Silver Alert law, passed in 2021. It recognizes the program's success in responding to missing persons with dementia - issuing over 500 alerts since 2021 - and highlights its role in safely returning individuals to families. The resolution specifically acknowledges the law's enhanced collaboration between law enforcement, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and media. As a commemorative measure, it does not create new legal requirements or directly affect any individuals.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Mar 6, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Feb 26, 2026
How they voted
32–0
Passed
Total votes 32
Feb 19, 2026
D
Democratic6
100% Yea
R
Republican26
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
5
Committee
1
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor.
Mar 2, 2026
House · Passed
Signed by H. Speaker
Feb 27, 2026
Senate · Passed
Signed by Senate Speaker
Feb 26, 2026
House · Passed
Concurred, Ayes 90, Nays 0, PNV 0
Feb 19, 2026
Senate · Passed
Adopted, Ayes 32, Nays 0
Jan 15, 2026
Senate · Referred to committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Jan 14, 2026
House · Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Becky Massey
RRepublican
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