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HB 1405

Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs

2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Buchanan and 9 co-sponsors

HB 1405 creates a statewide coordinated project to improve search and recovery procedures for missing persons with special needs in Florida.

Chapter No. 2026-172
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Bill Summary · HB 1405

Legislative bill overview

HB 1405 establishes a statewide project focused on locating and assisting missing persons with special needs in Florida. The bill creates a coordinated system to improve response protocols and resource allocation for vulnerable populations who go missing. This appears to be a framework bill for implementing enhanced search and recovery procedures.

Why is this important

Missing persons with special needs—including those with autism, dementia, intellectual disabilities, or mental health conditions—face significantly higher risks of harm and death compared to the general missing population. A statewide coordinated project could reduce response times, improve inter-agency communication, and potentially save lives by standardizing best practices across Florida's 67 counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism: The bill's cost and whether it requires new appropriations or redirects existing resources from other programs
  • Implementation responsibility: Whether local law enforcement or a state agency bears administrative burden, and capacity concerns for under-resourced departments
  • Data privacy and accessibility: How the system balances creating accessible records for rapid response while protecting personal information of vulnerable individuals

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

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