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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Crossed Over
05/05/2026
05/05/2026
Passed
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES RELATED TO MISSING PERSONS.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that individuals seeking certification or renewal of certification with the Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Board must complete training on missing persons alerts, which the Department of Public Safety will develop. This training will cover various state alerts for missing persons and the state emergency alert system, and it will be incorporated into basic, reserve, and renewal peace officer training curricula. Additionally, institutions of higher education must immediately notify law enforcement if a student is reported missing, or after a six-hour wellness assessment period if the student is not located, and they will be immune from civil liability if acting in good faith. The wellness assessment includes digital contact, residential verification if applicable, and academic/social inquiries, with specific documentation requirements and policies to be established by each institution.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (44)
Brandi Bradley (R)*,
Janice Marchman (D)*,
Katie Wallace (D)*,
Yara Zokaie (D)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Matt Ball (D),
Adrienne Benavidez (D),
Jeff Bridges (D),
Scott Bright (R),
Sean Camacho (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
James Coleman (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Jessie Danielson (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Regina English (D),
Lisa Frizell (R),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Rebecca Keltie (R),
Cathy Kipp (D),
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R),
Chris Kolker (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Matt Martinez (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Kyle Mullica (D),
Kenny Nguyen (D),
Rod Pelton (R),
Dylan Roberts (D),
Robert Rodriguez (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Cleave Simpson (R),
Marc Snyder (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Tom Sullivan (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/26/2026)
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