Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to include alerts for missing children with autism or developmental disabilities.

Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to include alerts for missing children with autism or developmental disabilities. The bill names these alerts "Joshua Alerts." It requires local law enforcement to notify the statewide emergency alert program immediately if a missing child under 18 has autism or another developmental disability. The alert system will not be activated unless the child is at least 65 years old, has a mental impairment, or has autism or another developmental disability.

Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to include alerts for missing children with autism or developmental disabilities.

Ohio HB359 amends the statewide emergency alert system to include alerts for missing children with autism or developmental disabilities. The bill names these alerts "Joshua Alerts." It requires local law enforcement to notify the statewide emergency alert program immediately if a missing child under 18 has autism or another developmental disability. The alert system will not be activated unless the child is at least 65 years old, has a mental impairment, or has autism or another developmental disability.