Bill > SB108

This bill amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to expand the Gold Alert Program, which is used to aid in the identification and location of missing persons. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Expanding the definition of a "missing person" to include not just missing senior citizens, suicidal persons, and persons with disabilities, but also missing children who do not meet the criteria for an Amber Alert but pose a credible threat to their health and safety. 2. Requiring law enforcement agencies to implement the Gold Alert Program and establish procedures for verifying missing persons, entering their information into databases, and notifying the Delaware Information Analysis Center (DIAC) and media outlets. 3. Directing the Delaware State Police to adopt rules and regulations for DIAC to assist law enforcement agencies during investigations of missing persons. 4. Requiring law enforcement agencies to notify DELJIS, NCIC, and DIAC when a missing person who was the subject of a Gold Alert is located. The bill aims to enhance the state's ability to quickly identify, locate, and return missing persons, including vulnerable populations such as children, seniors, and those with disabilities or mental health issues.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=130289