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IL SB0027
Bill
Status
8/7/2009
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Wilhelmi
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AI Summary
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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.
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Designates the existing AMBER Plan Task Force to oversee the Endangered Missing Person Advisory system, including development of procedures, budgetary requirements, and response protocols.
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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.
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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.
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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