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NJ A1512

NJ A1512
Requires Silver Alert System receive same broadcast alerts as Amber Alert System.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
06/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill requires the Silver Alert System to receive the same broadcast alerts as the Amber Alert System. It amends existing law to mandate that participating media must inform the public of a missing person through the Silver Alert System, including a distinctive sound tone, the "Missing Person Silver Alert" statement, and frequent rebroadcasts during the first three hours. The bill also specifies the content and termination of the alerts, and that the lead law enforcement agency must update the media with new information about the missing person when appropriate.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 06/15/2023)

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