HB873: Purple Alert; establish as additional means to aid search of missing persons with cognitive disabilities.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Create New Section 45-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Purple Alert As An Additional Means To Engage The Public In The Search Of A Missing Person; To Authorize A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Activate A Purple Alert, Notwithstanding The Existence Of An Active Silver Alert Or Amber Alert, For Missing Persons Having A Cognitive Disability That Is Not Dementia-related; To Authorize The Broadcasting Of Information Relating To A Missing Person's Case To The Local Media And Notification Subscribers In The Area In Which The Missing Person Is Believed To Be Located; To Amend Section 45-41-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.