Enacts "Destini Smothers' law" to enhance collaboration among law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and provide support for.
The bill, known as "Destini Smothers' law," mandates collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations. It requires the development of a uniform plan for such collaboration, including prompt dissemination of missing person information to all relevant agencies. The bill also stipulates that there should be no presumption that individuals aged 19 to 64 are not missing. Additionally, it provides for routine notification of relatives about the status of missing persons investigations, unless it jeopardizes the investigation or safety.
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