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, mandates the broadcast of information regarding such incidents, and outlines the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities. Additionally, it specifies that law enforcement agencies must forward information about missing individuals to relevant agencies and broadcasters, and it allows for the dissemination of alerts through newspapers.

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 rapidly disseminate information via wireless devices in accordance with federal law. The plan can only be activated after a report is completed and must follow the policies set by the Department of State Police. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies are required to notify the Department of State Police upon completing a report and request the issuance of a medical alert under the new system.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 28.715
As Passed by the House: 28.715