HAILEY Act of 2026
The HAILEY Act of 2026 amends the PROTECT Act to update the criteria for issuing AMBER Alerts. It allows law enforcement to request these alerts for any missing person under 18 who is considered a high-risk individual, expanding the program beyond its previous focus on child abduction cases. This change applies to police agencies and the national AMBER Alert communication network, ensuring that alerts can be triggered for a broader range of endangered youth. The legislation does not alter the core requirements for issuing an alert but clarifies that the system covers all high-risk missing minors.
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Introduced Jun 10, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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