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MN HF1829

MN HF1829
Silver Alert system created to aid in locating missing persons who are senior citizens with cognitive impairments, and criminal penalty provided.


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Introduced
02/15/2023
In Committee
02/15/2023
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 creates 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, and various stakeholder groups to develop the criteria and procedures for the system, which will involve public notification through state and local agencies, broadcasters, and other private entities. The bill also establishes a criminal penalty for making a false report that triggers the Silver Alert system.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Hearing (18:00:00 3/20/2024 ) (on 03/20/2024)

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