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AR SB371

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Scott

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "missing endangered child advisory system" operated by the Division of Arkansas State Police to search for missing children who do not qualify for the Arkansas Amber Alert System

  • Applies to children under 18 years of age when their disappearance is unexplained, involuntary, or suspicious, or when abduction is suspected but not confirmed

  • Covers children diagnosed with developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, or physical, mental, or cognitive impairments

  • Allows activation when a child may be in danger due to age, health, weather conditions, presence with a potentially dangerous person, or other circumstances

  • Requires Arkansas State Police to establish activation procedures and coordinate with local law enforcement for effective system use

Legislative Description

To Establish A Standardized System To Aid In The Search Of Missing Children Who Do Not Meet The Criteria For Activation Of The Arkansas Amber Alert System.

Last Action

Notification that SB371 is now Act 653

4/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, & Legislative Affairs3/31/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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