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IL SB1846

Bill

Status

Passed

8/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Biss

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Origin

Senate

99th 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.

  • Creates the Silver Search program and Task Force to develop a statewide awareness program and toolkit for missing persons age 21 and older with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or related cognitive impairment, with deployment required by July 1, 2017.

  • Requires the Silver Search Task Force to include representatives from 18 specified state agencies and organizations and to provide annual reports to the General Assembly and Governor by June 30.

  • Directs the Department of Transportation to coordinate with State Police to use electronic message signs on roads and highways to provide critical information about high-risk missing persons and those with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Requires the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to adopt written protocols and guidelines for handling missing persons cases involving Alzheimer's disease or related dementia by July 1, 2016, and conduct training programs for law enforcement personnel.

Legislative Description

STATE POLICE-SILVER ALERT

Last Action

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0322

8/7/2015

Committee Referrals

Human Services5/11/2015
Rules4/30/2015
State Government & Veterans Affairs3/11/2015
Assignments2/20/2015

Full Bill Text

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