This bill proposes the establishment of a new "Turquoise Alert System" within the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) to coordinate alerts for missing persons who are tribal members under 65 years old. The current law does not include a specific alert system for this demographic. The bill outlines the conditions under which a turquoise alert can be issued, including the requirement that the investigating law enforcement agency has exhausted local resources and believes the missing person is in danger. Additionally, it mandates that if a turquoise alert is issued, the DPS must disseminate the alert information to other notification entities in Arizona.

The bill also includes several definitions and clarifications, such as defining "law enforcement agency" to encompass various local and federal agencies, and specifying that "person" refers to members of federally recognized Indian tribes. The legislation is designated as "Emily's Law" in memory of San Carlos Apache Tribal member Emily Pike, and it aims to enhance the response to missing indigenous persons by creating a dedicated alert system. Overall, the bill updates current statutes by adding new provisions and definitions while removing outdated language related to existing alert systems.

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