The bill amends the Michigan Amber Alert Act to enhance the state's response to child abductions and certain missing children. It introduces new provisions that require the activation of the Amber Alert plan for missing children with special needs or those believed to be in danger, following a preliminary investigation by law enforcement. The bill also establishes the Michigan Amber Alert Fund to support the distribution of funds related to the Amber Alert system and prescribes penalties for violations of the act.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "child with special needs" and mandates that the Michigan Amber Alert plan must be activated in accordance with policies set by the Department of State Police. The title of the act is amended to reflect these changes, and the bill may be referred to as the "Rowan Act." Overall, the amendments aim to improve the effectiveness of the Amber Alert system in Michigan by ensuring timely responses to critical situations involving vulnerable children.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.753