An Act establishing a Purple Alert system in the commonwealth
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a Purple Alert system in Massachusetts to help locate missing individuals, specifically those with disabilities. The program, overseen by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, aims to expedite the identification and recovery of these individuals. It seeks to improve the response time and coordination efforts involved in locating missing persons with disabilities. The system would likely involve a public notification process and collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations.
Key provisions
- Establish a Purple Alert program.
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security will administer the program.
- Focus on locating missing persons with disabilities.
- Likely involves public notification methods.
- Requires collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations.
Who is affected
- Individuals with disabilities
- Families of missing individuals with disabilities
- Law enforcement agencies
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
- Community organizations
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated alert system for missing individuals with disabilities.
- Potentially streamlines the process for locating these individuals.
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Primary sponsor
Jack Patrick Lewis
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