HB4331

Law enforcement: reports; ebony alert system; provide for. Creates new act.

Introduced·4/17/25
Introduced Text

Establishes the Ebony Alert system for missing women aged 18-65, creates the Ebony Alert Fund, and penalizes false reports.

The bill establishes the Ebony Alert system to issue alerts for missing women aged 18-65 who are at risk, developmentally disabled, cognitively impaired, or abducted. It creates the Ebony Alert Fund to support the system's maintenance and operation. The fund's money, interest, and earnings must be used for the purposes described in the act. The bill also prohibits making false reports about missing individuals, with penalties including imprisonment and fines.

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History

Apr 22, 2025

House

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/17/2025

Apr 17, 2025

House

Introduced By Representative Rep. Kimberly Edwards

Apr 17, 2025

House

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