The bill aims to enhance the implementation of Silver Alerts for missing persons in New Mexico by establishing a more efficient notification process. It mandates the Department of Public Safety to issue Silver Alerts upon determining that a missing person qualifies for such an alert. The bill outlines a comprehensive Silver Alert plan that includes procedures for notifying various media outlets, local and federal law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Information Technology.

A significant addition to the bill is the requirement for cellular and paging service companies to execute a procedure that allows for the notification of their representatives, enabling the dissemination of text messages to all customers at no additional cost. This provision is designed to ensure that alerts reach a wider audience quickly, thereby increasing the chances of locating missing persons. The bill also emphasizes the importance of record-keeping related to each Silver Alert issued, including details such as the municipality of origin, age, and gender of the missing person.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 29-15-3.2