Bill > HB1716

This bill modifies provisions relating to missing persons. Key changes include: 1. Defines "missing child" to include certain youth under 21 who are under the responsibility of the children's division, and "vulnerable adult" as someone 18 or older with a cognitive impairment whose disappearance poses a credible threat. 2. Requires law enforcement to immediately enter reports of missing persons into MULES, NCIC, and NamUs systems, and to maintain contact with the reporting agency until the person is found or the case is closed. 3. Mandates the creation of an unidentified persons record in NamUs whenever human remains are discovered, and requires communication between the medical examiner/coroner and assisting law enforcement. 4. Adds a new provision requiring the coroner/medical examiner to comply with requirements around identifying human remains when performing their duties under this section. The bill aims to improve procedures and coordination around missing persons, unidentified remains, and related investigations.