HB1840

Establishes an alert system to assist in the location of missing persons with developmental disabilities

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Establishes the Purple Alert System to aid in locating missing persons with developmental disabilities.

The bill creates the Purple Alert System within the Department of Public Safety to assist in locating missing persons with developmental disabilities. The system will be compatible with existing alert systems and will involve immediate dissemination of critical information to media outlets, law enforcement officers, and surrounding agencies. The system will also include a training program for law enforcement to better understand and respond to individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

137 Yea

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1 Nay

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20 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 13

2:00 PM

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Hearing

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

History

Jul 13

House

Approved by Governor (G)

Jul 13

House

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

May 28

House

Signed by House Speaker (H)