Gina Johnsen, Michigan State Representative for 78th District | Michigan House Republicans
Gina Johnsen, Michigan State Representative for 78th District | Michigan House Republicans
State Representative Gina Johnsen has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at establishing a medical alert system for missing seniors and vulnerable adults. The announcement was made on Thursday.
"When a senior citizen or vulnerable adult goes missing, every second counts," stated Johnsen, R-Portland. "My legislation ensures law enforcement can respond to these crises swiftly and efficiently. Response efforts in the first few hours after someone goes missing can be the difference between a joyous reunion and devastating heartbreak. Strengthening these tools will improve recovery efforts and help safeguard some of Michigan’s most at-risk residents."
The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 4362, would require the Michigan State Police to develop and maintain a Medical Alert System Plan specifically for this purpose. This plan is intended to facilitate rapid public alerts via the federal Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system when such individuals are reported missing.
Under this bill, local law enforcement agencies would be responsible for notifying the State Police and requesting activation of an alert once a report is filed.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Families and Veterans Committee for further review.
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