LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Home of Representatives has accepted a plan to determine a Silver Alert system to alert the general public when seniors and weak adults are reported lacking.
Home Invoice 4362 would give the Michigan State Police the accountability of making and sustaining a speedy alert system, just like the Amber Alert system, that may notify the general public within the occasion of a senior or weak grownup going lacking.
Legislators say present legal guidelines solely enable police to inform broadcasting businesses and newspapers of lacking and endangered seniors and weak adults. HB 4362 would change that, letting Silver Alerts to be despatched out by means of the federal Wi-fi Emergency Alert System, and permitting the general public to obtain these alerts immediately on their cellphone.
To ensure that a Silver Alert to be issued, native legislation enforcement must report the person lacking to MSP and request they challenge an alert.
In keeping with State Rep. Gina Johnsen (R-Portland), who launched the invoice, implementation of the Silver Alert wouldn’t require important measures resembling creating a brand new division or allocating extra state funding.
“Getting answers fast is absolutely critical in these tragic instances,” Johnsen stated. “This bill ensures information gets out fast and directly to the public, where it can make the most difference.”
The Home handed the invoice Wednesday with 103 sure votes and a couple of no votes. 5 representatives didn’t vote. The laws now strikes to the Senate for evaluation.
A duplicate of the invoice because it handed the Home is accessible beneath.
2025-HEBH-4362Download
