Bill > HF492

This bill creates a Silver Alert system in Minnesota to aid in the identification, location, and recovery of missing persons who are senior citizens with dementia, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, or other cognitive impairments. The commissioner of public safety will coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and broadcasters to provide an effective alert system. The bill also establishes criteria and procedures for the system, requires regular review and revision, and includes all state and local agencies capable of providing urgent public information. Additionally, the bill makes it a misdemeanor for a person to knowingly make a false report that triggers an alert under the Silver Alert system.