SB 1409 - Burger, Jamie
Creates the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
5020S.01I
Title
SB 1409
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
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Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Current Status
Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1409 - This act establishes the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety to aid in the identification and location of missing persons with developmental disabilities whose disappearance poses a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. Before July 1, 2027, the Department shall, in cooperation with other state agencies and local law enforcement agencies, develop a training program and alert system that is compatible with existing alert systems in the state, including training for law enforcement officers to understand developmental disabilities and to respond effectively to a reported missing person emergency when the person has a developmental disability.
SARAH HASKINS