S.2802

Requires Silver Alert System receive same broadcast alerts as Amber Alert System.

Introduced·2/22/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S2802 mandates that the Silver Alert System receive the same broadcast alerts as the Amber Alert System.

New Jersey S2802 requires media outlets participating in the Silver Alert System to issue the same broadcast alerts as those used for Amber Alerts. This includes a distinctive sound tone and the statement: “This is a Missing Person Silver Alert.” Alerts must be broadcast as often as possible for the first three hours, then at intervals deemed appropriate by law enforcement and media. The alerts will include a description of the missing person and any other pertinent information.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Law and Public Safety Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Dec 4, 2025

1:00 PM

Senate Law and Public Safety Hearing

History

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A2415

Dec 4, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 22, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee