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SB 34 Original 2026 Regular Session McMath
Proposed law establishes criteria for state police to issue an AMBER Alert for abduction cases involving a child.
Proposed law allows for a Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory to be issued by state police in a case of a missing child that does not meet AMBER Alert criteria.
Present law establishes criteria for state police to issue a Silver Alert for a case of a missing senior citizen or a missing person with a developmental disability.
Proposed law requires local law enforcement to make a reasonable effort to determine the appropriate alert type but gives state police the authority to make the final determination.
Proposed law requires state police to make training available to local law enforcement on responses to reports of missing children, individuals with developmental disabilities, and senior citizens, including utilization of applicable alert systems.
Present law provides immunity from liability for state police officers, members of other law enforcement entities, radio or television broadcasters, and cable television operators for acts or omissions relative to the issuance of an AMBER Alert or Silver Alert.
Proposed law provides the same immunity relative to issuance of a Level II Endangered Missing Child Advisory.
Proposed law provides that proposed law shall be named and may be cited as "Bryan's Call".
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 40:2522)