Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).
Impact
The proposed changes under HB 5397 are intended to enhance the swift dissemination of information regarding missing senior or vulnerable adults. By establishing a clear system for alerts, the bill seeks to improve communication among law enforcement agencies and the public. It obligates law enforcement to promptly forward critical information to relevant jurisdictions, which may expedite the search efforts for missing individuals. Additionally, a new plan for a medical alert system is to be maintained by the Department of State Police, which aims to leverage existing wireless emergency communication structures to reach the public efficiently.
Summary
House Bill 5397 amends the 2012 Public Act 176, also known as the Mozelle Senior or Vulnerable Adult Medical Alert Act. This legislation aims to formalize the processes involved in responding to reports of missing senior or vulnerable adults. The bill prescribes the senior or vulnerable adult medical alert as the official response to such incidents and outlines the responsibilities of law enforcement agencies in terms of broadcasting alerts and forwarding relevant information to various parties, including local media and other law enforcement agencies.
Contention
However, the bill is not without contention. There may be concerns regarding how effectively the system will be managed and the potential implications for civil liberties, such as privacy aspects related to the dissemination of personal information. As the alert system becomes integrated into existing frameworks, there might be discussions on the adequacy of resources allocated to ensure its functionality across various jurisdictions. Stakeholders might express differing opinions on the level of involvement required from law enforcement and the appropriateness of civil immunity provisions as stated in the bill.
Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).
Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).
Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).
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