Powell's Silver Alert Bill Passes House

State Representative Khyl Powell's (R-14) HB2894, which strengthens and expands Arizona's Silver Alert system, has passed the State House of Representatives and will go to the Senate.

Silver Alerts are issued when people with specific cognitive impairments and developmental disabilities or are over the age of 65 go missing.

Rep. Powell's bill improves Arizona law enforcement's ability to issue alerts more quickly. It also mandates more comprehensive training for new employees and annual training for employees involved in cases of missing persons, thereby increasing the effective response rate.

In the press release, Rep. Powell said, "HB2894 is about protecting the most vulnerable among us—children and adults with cognitive impairments who may wander or find themselves in danger, unable to seek help. This legislation ensures law enforcement acts immediately—without bureaucratic delays— to locate and recover them before it's too late. When a child with autism or an elderly person with dementia goes missing, every second counts. The bill prioritizes swift action over red tape because delays can put lives at risk."

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