This bill proposes to establish a new Missing Indigenous or Endangered Person Alert System within the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to coordinate alerts for missing individuals who are either indigenous or endangered. The bill outlines specific conditions under which the alert system can be activated, including the age of the missing person, the circumstances of their disappearance, and the availability of information that could aid in their recovery. The current law regarding missing persons will be updated to include these provisions, specifically focusing on indigenous individuals and non-indigenous endangered persons aged 18 and older.

Additionally, the bill mandates that if an alert is issued, the DPS must share the alert information with other entities that provide similar notifications in Arizona. This update aims to enhance the response to cases involving missing indigenous or endangered persons, ensuring that alerts are disseminated effectively and promptly to aid in their recovery. The existing language regarding the missing indigenous person alert will be amended to incorporate these new requirements and definitions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1728.01
House Engrossed Version: 41-1728.01