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 mandates the commissioner of public safety to create policies 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 protocols. The board will consist of various stakeholders, including representatives from health, human services, law enforcement, and organizations focused on aging and disabilities. The advisory board is tasked with identifying the types of cases that warrant public alerts, recommending information to be included in alerts, and ensuring that the alert system integrates with existing local networks. The board is designed to be a permanent entity, with provisions for funding through grants and contributions to support its operations.

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