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MN SF1454

MN SF1454
Silver Alert system to aid in locating missing persons who are senior citizens with cognitive impairments establishment


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Introduced
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to public safety; creating a Silver Alert system to aid in locating missing persons who are senior citizens with cognitive impairments; providing a criminal penalty; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Silver Alert system in Minnesota to aid in the identification, location, and recovery of missing persons who are senior citizens with cognitive impairments such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or traumatic brain injury. The Commissioner of Public Safety will coordinate with local law enforcement, media broadcasters, and other stakeholders to develop criteria and procedures for the system. The system will include state and local agencies, broadcasters, and other private entities that volunteer to participate in disseminating urgent public information. The bill also creates a misdemeanor offense for knowingly making a false report that triggers an alert under this system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Author added Kreun (on 02/15/2024)

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