Bill > HB1192

This bill establishes the Charli Alert program, a new alert system designed to help locate missing persons between the ages of 18 and 64 who are believed to be in danger. Named in remembrance of Charli Scott, a woman who was murdered after going missing, the program aims to supplement existing alert systems like the AMBER Alert and Silver Alert, with a particular focus on helping vulnerable populations such as Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women and children. Under the proposed law, law enforcement agencies can request a Charli Alert when a missing person meets specific criteria, including being between 18-64 years old, having gone missing under suspicious circumstances, potentially being in danger (such as in cases of domestic violence), and having information that could help locate them safely. The alert can be disseminated through various channels including radio, television, electronic flyers, changeable message signs, and the Wireless Emergency Alerts System, though media participation is encouraged but not mandatory. The bill also appropriates state funds for the program's establishment and implementation, with the alert system set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with the goal of increasing the chances of safely recovering missing individuals by quickly spreading critical information to the public.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1192&year=2026