The bill proposes the enactment of section 5502.54 of the Revised Code to establish an escaped convict alert program in Ohio. This program aims to assist law enforcement agencies in identifying and locating individuals who have escaped from jails, workhouses, or correctional institutions while serving time for felony offenses or awaiting adjudication. The definition of a "law enforcement agency" is provided, and it specifies that the program does not apply to community-based correctional facilities or halfway houses. Law enforcement agencies can activate the alert program upon receiving relevant notices regarding escaped individuals.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that protect participating radio and television stations, as well as their employees, from liability for damages related to the broadcast of information under the escaped convict alert program. It also clarifies that the section does not authorize the use of the federal emergency alert system unless permitted by federal law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance public safety by facilitating quicker responses to escaped convicts.