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PA SB358
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Wayne Fontana
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Pennsylvania Green Alert System to notify the public when a veteran or active-duty military member goes missing due to physical or mental health conditions related to their service
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Defines "veteran at risk" as those suffering from or with history of traumatic brain injury, neurocognitive disorders, PTSD, suicide attempts/impulses, or substance use disorder connected to military service
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Requires Pennsylvania State Police to operate the system in consultation with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, with activation requested by local law enforcement
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Activation criteria include: the missing person is a veteran at risk, went missing due to health condition, poses a threat to themselves or others, and sufficient identifying information exists to disseminate
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Extends existing Good Samaritan civil liability immunity to persons who assist individuals subject to a Green Alert notice
Legislative Description
Establishing the Pennsylvania Green Alert System; and further providing for immunity.
Last Action
Referred to Law & Justice
2/26/2025