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HF2625 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Conditions in which a missing person may be considered to be endangered specified, commissioner of public safety required to establish policies and protocols for issuing alerts to the public regarding missing and endangered persons, and Public and Local Alert Advisory Board established.

Related bill: SF3007

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to enhance public safety by establishing protocols and policies for issuing alerts about missing and endangered persons. It seeks to improve how such cases are handled through better coordination and communication with the public.

Main Provisions

  • Conditions for Endangered Status: The bill outlines specific scenarios in which a missing person may be classified as endangered. These include cases of confirmed abduction, disappearance under dangerous circumstances, absence of a person for over 30 days, medical needs, mental impairment, or cognitive disorders.
  • Alert System Policies: The bill mandates the creation of policies for public alerts regarding endangered and missing persons. The Commissioner of Public Safety, alongside a newly established advisory board, will develop criteria for issuing these alerts, the format of the alerts, and how they integrate with local alert systems.
  • Public and Local Alert Advisory Board: This advisory board will guide the development of alert policies. Comprising representatives from various state departments and organizations, including law enforcement and health services, the board will provide recommendations on alert triggers, delivery methods, content, and geographic scope.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • Amendments to Definitions: The definition of "endangered" has been expanded to include a broader range of conditions and situations.
  • New Advisory Board: Establishment of the Public and Local Alert Advisory Board to oversee and advise on public alerts.
  • Policy Development for Alerts: Introduction of a structured approach to develop comprehensive policies for alerting the public about missing persons.

Relevant Terms

  • Endangered Person
  • Public Safety
  • Missing Person
  • Abduction
  • Advisory Board
  • Minnesota Statutes 299C
  • Cognitive Impairment
  • Dementia
  • Autism
  • Alert System

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toPublic Safety Finance and Policy
March 23, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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