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MO HB2248

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/1/2014

Primary Sponsor

Eric Burlison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 210.1014 RSMo to modify the Amber Alert System Oversight Committee structure and responsibilities

  • Requires the Amber Alert System Oversight Committee to meet at least annually to discuss potential improvements to the system

  • Allows committee members representing specified entities (sheriffs, police chiefs, broadcasters) to alternatively be representatives of the outdoor advertising industry or the general public, with a maximum of one member from each alternative category

  • Expands the Amber Alert System to provide urgent public alerts related to homeland security, criminal acts, health emergencies, and other imminent dangers to public health and welfare

  • Enacts "Hailey's Law" (section 210.1016) requiring integration of the Missouri Uniform Law Enforcement System (MULES) into the Amber Alert System to expedite reporting of child abductions

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding the Amber Alert System and establishes Hailey's Law

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety4/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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