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MI SB0466

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tonya Schuitmaker

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert act" creating an official response protocol for reports of missing seniors (age 60+) or vulnerable adults who cannot return home without assistance.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to prepare a report within the missing person notification that includes physical description, last known location, address, preliminary investigation findings, and an officer's assessment of the case.

  • Mandates law enforcement forward missing person reports to relevant jurisdictions, broadcasters, and newspapers in areas where the missing person may be located, requesting public notification of the alert.

  • Grants civil immunity to broadcasters and newspapers that publish missing person information provided by law enforcement, except in cases of gross negligence or willful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.

  • Requires the person who reported the missing senior or vulnerable adult to notify law enforcement when the person is found.

Legislative Description

Law enforcement; reports; Mozelle senior or vulnerable adult medical alert program; provide for. Creates new act.

Senior citizens, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0176'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Families, Children, And Seniors11/2/2011
Families, Seniors And Human Services6/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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