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MI SB0891
MI SB0891Law enforcement: reports; communications under the Amber alert act; modify. Amends title & secs. 1, 2 & 5 of 2002 PA 713 (MCL 28.761 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0892'26
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Introduced
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
In Committee
03/26/2026
03/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
103rd Legislature
Bill Summary
A bill to amend 2002 PA 713, entitled"Child abduction broadcast act,"by amending the title and sections 1, 2, and 5 (MCL 28.761, 28.762, and 28.765).
AI Summary
This bill modifies the "Child Abduction Broadcast Act" to also include missing children in its scope, allowing radio and television stations to broadcast information about both child abductions and missing children received from the Michigan Department of State Police under the Michigan Amber Alert Act. The Amber Alert Act is a system designed to quickly disseminate information about abducted children to the public to aid in their safe return. This bill expands the act's title and provisions to cover missing children, and clarifies that stations broadcasting such information, including through social media, are protected from liability for doing so accurately.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety (on 03/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0891 |
| BillText | https://legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2026-SIB-0891.htm |
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