This bill aims to enhance public safety by establishing clearer definitions and protocols regarding missing and endangered persons. It amends Minnesota Statutes to specify conditions under which a missing person may be considered endangered, including new criteria such as diagnoses of dementia, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer's disease, or autism. The bill also requires the commissioner of public safety to develop policies and procedures for issuing alerts to the public about missing and endangered individuals, ensuring that these alerts are timely and effective.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Public and Local Alert Advisory Board, which will provide guidance to the commissioner on alert notifications. The board will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from health, human services, law enforcement, and organizations focused on mental health and cognitive impairments. The advisory board is tasked with identifying criteria for public alerts, recommending information to be included in alerts, and ensuring coordination with existing local alert systems. The board is designed to be a permanent entity, and the commissioner is authorized to accept grants and contributions to support its operations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 299C.52, 299C.53