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NM SB13

NM SB13
"missing In New Mexico Event"


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
02/04/2022
Crossed Over
01/28/2022
Passed
02/14/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/24/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO MISSING PERSONS; CREATING THE "MISSING IN NEW MEXICO EVENT"; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill creates the "Missing in New Mexico Event," which is an annual event hosted by the Department of Public Safety in collaboration with the Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse. The event aims to provide a platform for federal, state, local, and tribal governments to assist families in filing and updating missing persons reports, submitting DNA records, and connecting with investigators. The bill also designates the event as a space for families with missing relatives to access support services and media outlets to distribute information about their loved ones. Additionally, the bill amends the Missing Persons Information and Reporting Act to include the hosting of this annual event as one of the functions of the Missing Persons Information Clearinghouse.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 3 - Feb. 24 (on 02/24/2022)

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