The bill amends the Michigan Amber Alert Act to enhance the state's response to child abductions and certain missing children. It establishes the Michigan Amber Alert Fund and outlines the distribution of funds and appropriations related to the alert system. The title of the act is updated to reflect these changes, and the bill introduces new provisions that require the activation of the Amber Alert plan for missing children, particularly those with special needs who are believed to be in imminent danger, following a preliminary investigation by law enforcement.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of a "child with special needs" to include individuals evaluated under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and who meet specific criteria regarding their age and educational status. The language in Section 3 is modified to ensure that the Amber Alert plan is activated only according to policies set by the Department of State Police, emphasizing the importance of timely and appropriate responses to reports of missing children. The act may be referred to as the "Rowan Act."

Statutes affected:
Substitute (S-1): 28.753
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.753
As Passed by the Senate: 28.753