The bill amends the "Child Abduction Broadcast Act" to include provisions for the broadcast of information regarding both child abductions and missing children. The title of the act is updated to reflect this change, and the language throughout the bill is revised to incorporate the term "missing child" alongside "child abduction." Specifically, radio and television stations are authorized to broadcast information received from the Michigan Department of State Police regarding these cases, with the intent to assist in locating the child or apprehending a suspect. The bill also emphasizes that broadcasts can be made through various platforms, including social media.

Additionally, the bill provides immunity from liability for radio and television stations that accurately broadcast information about child abductions or missing children as obtained from the Michigan Department of State Police under the Michigan Amber Alert Act. This amendment aims to enhance the effectiveness of public alerts and increase community involvement in the search for abducted or missing children. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 892 of the 103rd Legislature.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 28.761
As Passed by the Senate: 28.761