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This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Green Alert System, a new notification system designed to help locate missing veterans who are at risk due to physical or mental health conditions related to their military service. The system will be operated by the Pennsylvania State Police in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, and can be activated by law enforcement when they believe a missing veteran is at risk, has a health condition that threatens their safety or the safety of others, and when there is sufficient information to help locate them. The bill defines a "veteran at risk" as a veteran or active-duty military member known to be suffering from or have a history of issues like traumatic brain injury, neurocognitive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicide attempts, or substance use disorder connected to military service. The bill also extends existing Good Samaritan immunity protections to people who provide or attempt to provide assistance to a person under a Green Alert notice, shielding them from civil liability except in cases of intentional harm, gross negligence, or willful misconduct. This new system complements existing alert systems like the Amber Alert and Missing Endangered Person Advisory System, providing a specialized tool to help locate and assist vulnerable veterans.

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