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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing a Purple Alert Program to disseminate information to assist in locating a certain missing person who has a cognitive impairment, mental disorder, intellectual or developmental disability, or brain injury; requiring the Department of State Police to adopt guidelines and develop procedures for issuing a Purple Alert; and authorizing the Department to consult with relevant stakeholders representing citizens with disabilities to develop procedures for the program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Purple Alert Program to disseminate information to assist in locating missing persons who have a cognitive impairment, mental disorder, intellectual or developmental disability, or brain injury. The Department of State Police is required to adopt guidelines and develop procedures for issuing a Purple Alert, provide training to local law enforcement agencies, and consult with relevant stakeholders representing citizens with disabilities to develop regulations and procedures for the program. The bill also requires caregivers or persons filing a report regarding a missing person to notify the local law enforcement agency and the Department of State Police if the missing person is located.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 739 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0195?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_739_hb0195t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0195_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0195t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 353229/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0005/hb0195_35322901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0195_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0195f.pdf |
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