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HF 2625

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.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Norris and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HF 2625, a bill that specifies conditions in which a missing person may be considered to be endangered, requires the commissioner of public safety to establish policies a

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Bill Summary · HF 2625

Overview: HF 2625, a bill that specifies conditions in which a missing person may be considered to be endangered, requires the commissioner of public safety to establish policies and protocols for issuing alerts to the public regarding missing and endangered persons, and establishes a Public and Local Alert Advisory Board. The bill was introduced on March 20, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to improve the response and coordination when a person goes missing and is believed to be in danger. It aims to provide clearer guidelines for when to issue public alerts and establish a framework for advisory input on the alert system.

Key Provisions:
- Defines criteria for when a missing person should be considered "endangered" based on factors like age, mental/physical condition, and circumstances of disappearance
- Requires the commissioner of public safety to develop policies and protocols for issuing alerts to the public about missing and endangered persons
- Creates a Public and Local Alert Advisory Board to provide recommendations on the alert system

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would impact law enforcement agencies, public safety departments, and the general public who may receive alerts about missing and endangered persons in their area. It is intended to help facilitate faster responses and increase the chances of locating missing individuals who are at risk.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been introduced and the author has been added. It will now proceed through the legislative process for further consideration and potential passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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