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PA SB1079
PA SB1079Establishing the Pennsylvania Purple Alert System; and further providing for immunity.
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Introduced
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of November 24, 2004 (P.L.1270, No.153), entitled "An act providing for the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System; authorizing and directing the Pennsylvania State Police to establish and maintain the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System; assessing costs; and providing for immunity and penalties," establishing the Pennsylvania Purple Alert System; and further providing for immunity.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Amber Alert System Law to establish the Pennsylvania Purple Alert System. The Pennsylvania Purple Alert System will be operated by the Pennsylvania State Police to notify the public of a missing person with an intellectual disability who is at risk and missing due to their physical or mental health condition. The bill also provides immunity for individuals who provide or attempt to provide assistance to a person who is the subject of a Pennsylvania Purple Alert System notice.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Wayne Fontana (D)*,
Lisa Boscola (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Nick Miller (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to LAW AND JUSTICE (on 02/26/2024)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1079 | 02/26/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1079&pn=1401 | 02/26/2024 |
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