The bill establishes the "Spectrum Alert" system aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are reported missing. It mandates the Department of Law Enforcement, in collaboration with various state departments and local law enforcement agencies, to implement this alert system by July 1, 2026. The legislation recognizes the unique challenges faced by children with ASD, particularly their propensity to wander, which can lead to critical safety risks. The bill outlines the need for a standardized system to facilitate swift responses to missing child emergencies involving children with ASD.

Additionally, the bill requires the development of a training program for law enforcement officers that focuses on understanding ASD and effective crisis intervention strategies. It specifies that policies and procedures must be established to ensure immediate dissemination of information when a child with ASD is reported missing, as well as measures to enhance public awareness of the risks associated with autism-related elopement. The bill also includes an appropriation of $190,000 for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support the implementation of the Spectrum Alert system. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.