The bill amends existing Washington state law regarding missing persons alert systems, specifically RCW 13.60.010 and 13.60.050, and introduces a new section to chapter 13.60 RCW. Key changes include the establishment of mandatory cooperation among local, state, tribal, and other law enforcement agencies, as well as state government agencies, in the development and implementation of an "amber alert plan" and an "endangered missing person advisory plan." The bill also defines various alert designations, including "amber alert," "endangered person alert," "silver alert," and "missing indigenous person alert," and outlines the criteria for each designation.

Additionally, the bill mandates the Washington State Patrol to prepare and submit an annual report to the governor and legislative committees starting March 31, 2027, detailing the performance of the missing persons alert system. This report will include statistics on alert activations, outcomes, response times, and recommendations for improvements. The section requiring the report will expire on March 31, 2030.

Statutes affected:
Original bill: 13.60.010, 13.60.050