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IL SB0027

Bill

Status

Passed

8/7/2009

Primary Sponsor

Arthur Wilhelmi

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Origin

Senate

96th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Endangered Missing Person Advisory program within the Department of State Police to rapidly disseminate information about high-risk missing persons, defined as those whose circumstances indicate risk of injury or death.

  • Designates the existing AMBER Plan Task Force to oversee the Endangered Missing Person Advisory system, including development of procedures, budgetary requirements, and response protocols.

  • Requires the Department of State Police and Illinois Department on Aging to develop a community outreach program targeting healthcare facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and senior centers while protecting specific health information.

  • Defines "high-risk missing person" to include those missing due to stranger abduction, suspicious circumstances, dangerous conditions, unknown circumstances, or medical needs including dementia-like symptoms, among other risk factors.

  • Mandates law enforcement agencies immediately determine if a missing person is high-risk upon report receipt, enter information into LEADS and NCIC databases, and notify surrounding agencies to aid in safe return of the missing person.

Legislative Description

ST POLICE-MISSING SENIORS

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 96-0149

8/7/2009

Committee Referrals

State Government & Veterans Affairs2/4/2009
Assignments1/30/2009

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