LD496

An Act Regarding the Issuance of Silver Alerts

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Establishes a Silver Alert Program in Maine for missing endangered persons, particularly those from mental health facilities.

This bill creates a Silver Alert Program in Maine to aid in locating missing endangered persons, especially those from mental health facilities. It mandates immediate alerts to all police departments, hospitals, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and public libraries. The alerts must be reissued if the person is not found, following a set schedule. The program uses existing resources and dynamic message signs for public dissemination.

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

Mar 26, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 13

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table.

Apr 13

Senate

Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.