Senate Bill No. 227 proposes the establishment of a pre-Spectrum Alert action plan aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Louisiana. The bill mandates the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, in collaboration with the Department of Children and Family Services, to implement this action plan by July 1, 2027. The plan will include the development of a training program and alert system for missing children with ASD, which will be compatible with existing alert systems. Additionally, it will establish policies and procedures for responding to reported missing child emergencies involving children with ASD, ensuring immediate dissemination of critical information and enhancing the competence of emergency response teams regarding the unique needs of these children.

The bill also outlines specific requirements for law enforcement agencies upon receiving a report of a missing child with ASD, including contacting local media and communicating with surrounding law enforcement agencies. Furthermore, it authorizes the secretaries of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections and the Department of Children and Family Services to create rules and regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The implementation of the action plan is contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the legislature. The proposed law is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.