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PA SB358

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Wayne Fontana

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Law & Justice2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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