MO HB2420

Creates statewide "Amber Alert System" to aid in identification and location of abducted children, with Department of Public Safety coordinating local law enforcement and broadcasters.

Defines "abducted child" as a child under 18 whose whereabouts are unknown and reasonably believed to be victim of kidnapping or child kidnapping as determined by local law enforcement.

Requires law enforcement to check MULES system for active protection orders with child custody or visitation provisions before releasing detained persons, and to verify child welfare if provisions indicate children should be present.

Mandates law enforcement agencies develop policies for checking child welfare when children are not with person who should have custody according to protection order, with maximum 20-hour detention for this purpose.

Makes knowingly filing false Amber Alert reports a Class A misdemeanor, and requires bail be denied entirely for defendants arrested for child kidnapping until the child victim is found.