Bill > SF0114

This bill establishes comprehensive guidelines for law enforcement agencies in Wyoming regarding the reporting and handling of missing persons cases. The legislation requires all Wyoming law enforcement agencies to accept credible missing persons reports without delay, with specific exceptions such as knowing the person's location, confirming their safe status, or determining that another agency is already handling the report. The bill mandates that missing person reports be entered into national, regional, and state databases within eight hours of receipt, and if a person remains unlocated after 30 days, the agency must compile a complete record and forward it to the attorney general and criminal investigation division. Law enforcement agencies are also required to request a photograph and cellular telephone information, notify other agencies, and evaluate the potential benefit of media announcements. The bill further amends existing statutes to allow the division of criminal investigation to make publicly available information about ongoing missing person investigations to aid in efficient investigation and recovery. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to create a more systematic and responsive approach to handling missing persons cases in Wyoming.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0114