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SB1409 • 2026

Creates the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety

Creates the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Burger, Jamie; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-04-08
Official status
Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Effective date
2025-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-08 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  2. 2026-03-30 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  3. 2026-01-27 S245

    Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

  4. 2026-01-07 S89

    S First Read

  5. 2025-12-04 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1409 - This act establishes the "Purple Alert System" within the Department of Public Safety to aid in the identification and location of missing persons with developmental disabilities whose disappearance poses a credible threat of immediate danger or serious bodily harm to themselves. Before July 1, 2027, the Department shall, in cooperation with other state agencies and local law enforcement agencies, develop a training program and alert system that is compatible with existing alert systems in the state, including training for law enforcement officers to understand developmental disabilities and to respond effectively to a reported missing person emergency when the person has a developmental disability.
SARAH HASKINS