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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Crossed Over
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing a Purple Alert Program to disseminate information to assist in locating a missing person who has a cognitive impairment, mental disorder, intellectual or developmental disability, or brain injury or who is deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late-deafened and who does not meet the criteria for activation of a Silver Alert; and authorizing the Department of State Police to consult with relevant stakeholders representing citizens with disabilities to develop regulations and procedures to carry out the Act.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a Purple Alert Program to disseminate information and assist in locating missing persons who have a cognitive impairment, mental disorder, intellectual or developmental disability, brain injury, or are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or late-deafened, and do not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert. The Department of State Police is responsible for developing guidelines, procedures, and regulations for the program, including providing training to local law enforcement agencies, recruiting public and commercial media to assist, and consulting with stakeholders representing citizens with disabilities. The bill also requires caregivers or persons filing a missing person report to notify the authorities if the missing person is located and the authorities are unaware.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0817?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0817t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 103527/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/sb0817_10352701.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0817_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0817f.pdf |
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