The bill amends the "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" to enhance the response to reports of missing seniors or vulnerable adults. It introduces new provisions that establish the senior or vulnerable adult medical alert as the official response mechanism, outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in disseminating information about missing persons, and specifies the roles of state and local governmental officers and entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement agencies notify broadcasters and newspapers to alert the public and provide descriptions of the missing individuals.

Key changes include the establishment of a missing senior or vulnerable adult medical alert system plan by the Department of State Police, which is designed to quickly disseminate information through the existing wireless emergency medical alert system. The plan can only be activated after a report is completed and in accordance with the policies set by the Department of State Police. The bill also emphasizes the importance of timely communication among law enforcement agencies and media outlets to assist in locating missing seniors or vulnerable adults effectively.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.715