SB 1127, as introduced, Torres. Emergency services: individuals with developmental disabilities.
Existing law requires a law enforcement agency to activate the Emergency Alert System within the appropriate area if that agency determines that a child 17 years of age or younger, or an individual with a proven mental or physical disability, has been abducted and is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, and there is information available that, if disseminated to the general public, could assist in the safe recovery of that person. Existing law also requires that if a person is reported missing to a law enforcement agency, and that agency determines that certain requirements are met, including, among others, that the missing person is 65 years of age or older, the law enforcement agency shall request the California Highway Patrol to activate a Silver Alert, the notification system designed to issue and coordinate these alerts.
This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to establish a statewide quick response and notification system for individuals with developmental disabilities who are reported missing.
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
It is the intent of the Legislature to enact
2legislation to establish a statewide quick response and notification
3system for individuals with developmental disabilities who are
4reported missing.
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