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KY SB45

KY SB45
AN ACT relating to Kentucky Alert Systems.


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Introduced
01/02/2024
In Committee
03/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/26/2024
Passed
03/28/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/04/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creates a new section of KRS Chapter 16 to require the Department of Kentucky State Police to create and operate the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when an adult is missing and may have been abducted or kidnapped or may be in physical danger and the Kentucky Ian Alert System to provide public notification through the use of media providers and highway signs when a child is missing and may be in physical danger; and amends KRS 16.010 to define “missing adult” and “missing child.

AI Summary

This bill creates the Kentucky Ashanti Alert System and the Kentucky Ian Alert System to provide public notification through media and highway signs when an adult or child is reported missing and may be in danger. The bill defines "missing adult" and "missing child" and outlines the criteria and procedures for activating these alert systems, which will be operated by the Department of Kentucky State Police in cooperation with other state agencies and media providers. All law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth are required to cooperate in providing and disseminating information for these missing person alerts.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 52) (on 04/04/2024)

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