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MS HB873
MS HB873Purple Alert; establish as additional means to aid search of missing persons with cognitive disabilities.
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
02/20/2024
02/20/2024
Passed
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2024
04/20/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create New Section 45-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Purple Alert As An Additional Means To Engage The Public In The Search Of A Missing Person; To Authorize A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Activate A Purple Alert, Notwithstanding The Existence Of An Active Silver Alert Or Amber Alert, For Missing Persons Having A Cognitive Disability That Is Not Dementia-related; To Authorize The Broadcasting Of Information Relating To A Missing Person's Case To The Local Media And Notification Subscribers In The Area In Which The Missing Person Is Believed To Be Located; To Amend Section 45-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Purple Alert as an additional means to aid in the search of missing persons with cognitive disabilities that are not dementia-related. The Purple Alert can be activated by local law enforcement agencies, even if there is an active Silver Alert or Amber Alert for the same missing person, if the agency determines that the Purple Alert may improve the chances of finding the person. The bill outlines the minimum requirements for a Purple Alert, including protecting the privacy and dignity of the missing person, limiting the geographic area of the alert, and only activating the alert when certain criteria are met. The bill also amends the existing Silver Alert law to allow the Department of Public Safety to offer an alternate form of mass notification if the circumstances of a person's disappearance do not meet the criteria for a Silver Alert.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Carolyn Crawford (R)*,
W.I. Harris (R)*,
Jeffrey Hulum (D)*,
Celeste Hurst (R)*,
Steve Lott (R)*,
Vince Mangold (R)*,
Clay Mansell (R)*,
Dana McLean (R)*,
Jonathan McMillan (R)*,
Fabian Nelson (D)*,
Kimberly Remak (R)*,
Lance Varner (R)*,
Beth Luther Waldo (R)*,
Hank Zuber (R)*,
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/20/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2024/pdf/history/HB/HB0873.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0873SG.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0873PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2024/html/HB/0800-0899/HB0873IN.htm |
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