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S 6647

Relates to establishing uniform standards for searching for missing persons; expands state databanks to include adults

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

Standardizes missing-person searches across state agencies and expands databanks to include missing adults, boosting data sharing and faster, coordinated responses for families.

REFERRED TO FINANCE
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Bill Summary · S 6647

Summary of S 6647: Uniform Standards for Missing Persons Searches; Expanded State Databanks to Include Adults

Overview

S 6647 is a bill introduced on March 19, 2025 that aims to standardize how missing persons searches are conducted and to broaden state databanks so they include information on missing adults. The bill has been referred to the Finance Committee and lists James Sanders Jr. as the primary sponsor. It references related bills from prior sessions (S 3274, S 7404, S 4510, S 2257, S 6010, S 4590).

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish uniform standards for conducting searches for missing persons across relevant state agencies.
  • Expand state missing-person databanks to include adults, increasing data availability and potential responsiveness in investigations and search efforts.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and description)

  • Uniform Standards: Create standardized procedures and criteria for initiating, coordinating, and conducting searches for missing persons to improve consistency and efficiency across agencies.
  • Data System Expansion: Expand state databanks to incorporate missing adults, enabling broader data collection and sharing among agencies involved in missing-person responses.
  • Interagency Coordination (implied): By setting uniform standards, the bill would likely require cooperation among law enforcement, public safety, and other agencies to ensure consistent implementation.
  • Privacy and Use Considerations (implied): Any databank expansion and standardized procedures typically include safeguards on data use and privacy, though specific provisions would be in the text.
  • Reporting and Oversight (possible): Bills of this type often mandate reporting requirements or budgetary considerations submitted to the Finance Committee; exact mandates would appear in the bill’s language.

Affected Parties and Systems

  • State law enforcement agencies, public safety agencies, and entities managing missing-person data systems.
  • Families and advocates for missing persons who may benefit from more standardized and timely responses.
  • Administrative and fiscal offices that would assess funding needs and oversight.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 19, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Finance Committee (indicating a fiscal review is expected as the bill progresses).
  • There is no available text in this summary to indicate specific dates for committee hearings or potential floor action; such steps would follow upon committee consideration.

Related Legislation

  • Prior-session bills: S 3274, S 7404, S 4510, S 2257, S 6010, S 4590. These may reflect similar themes and could influence discussions or amendments for S 6647.

Sponsor

  • James Sanders Jr. (primary sponsor)

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

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