IL HB0772

Establishes a coordinated Silver Alert System within the Department of State Police to rapidly disseminate information about missing persons believed to be suffering from dementia or similar cognitive impairment.

Requires alerts to be issued when the missing person is at least 55 years old or when a law enforcement officer determines an alert is necessary for persons under 55, provided the missing status has been reported to law enforcement.

Directs the Department of State Police to adopt guidelines, coordinate with the Illinois Department on Aging on community outreach, and ensure specific health information about the missing person is not made public through the alert.

Requires the Department of State Police to develop procedures with the Illinois Department of Transportation for using electronic message signs on roads and highways to provide information about missing persons.

Appoints a Silver Alert Coordinator to establish state standards and monitor federal funding availability; makes filing a false report claiming dementia or cognitive impairment a Class C misdemeanor.