The bill amends the definition of "silver alert" within the Missing Persons Information and Reporting Act to broaden its scope. The updated definition now includes individuals who are fifty years or older or those who exhibit signs or symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive decline, or impairment, regardless of their age. This change aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that more vulnerable individuals are accounted for in missing person notifications.

Additionally, the bill retains the existing definitions related to missing persons, endangered persons, and other relevant terms while specifically incorporating the new criteria for identifying individuals eligible for a silver alert. This amendment reflects a growing recognition of the risks faced by individuals with cognitive impairments and aims to improve the response to their potential disappearance.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 29-15-2
Final Version: 29-15-2