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MS HB1445

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justis Gibbs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mississippi Gold Alert System for missing persons aged 18 to 23 who are believed to be in imminent danger, administered by the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Public Safety
  • Waives all waiting periods for missing person reports when a Gold Alert is requested, allowing immediate activation of search protocols
  • Requires local law enforcement to enter cases into the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), notify the Mississippi Highway Patrol Headquarters, and activate tiered alert systems including notifications to media, residents, and businesses
  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Transportation to activate electronic highway signs when a missing person may be traveling by vehicle
  • Amends existing Purple Alert law to coordinate with the new Gold Alert system, allowing multiple alert types to run simultaneously for the same missing person, effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Gold Alert; create a statewide alert for persons 18 to 23 years of age.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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