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AL HB19
AL HB19Creating an Ebony Alert System to send an alert to assist in the recovery of a Black youth, including a young woman or girl, under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creating an Ebony Alert System to send an alert to assist in the recovery of a Black youth, including a young woman or girl, under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill creates an "Ebony Alert System" to send alerts to assist in the recovery of missing Black youth, including young women and girls, under certain circumstances. The bill outlines the criteria for law enforcement agencies to request an Ebony Alert, such as the individual being between 12 to 25 years old, suffering from a mental or physical disability, and going missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances where the individual's safety may be endangered. The Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency is responsible for activating the alert and coordinating with media outlets to disseminate the information. The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Pending House Public Safety and Homeland Security (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/HB19-int.pdf |
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