What does ALERTS FOR MISSING ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, of Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 204(b) of Kristen's Act. The amendment adds 'whether the individual has a developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia' to paragraph (1). The amendment changes the language in paragraph (3)(A) to state that an individual must 'has been diagnosed with a mental disability, a physical disability, a developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia'.

What does TRAINING RELATED TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED MISSING PERSONS. of Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Kristen's Act and the PROTECT Act to include training and educational programs related to responding to missing adults and children with developmental disabilities. Amendments to Kristen's Act (34 U.S.C. 21906) add a provision for training programs concerning missing adults with developmental disabilities. Amendments to the PROTECT Act (34 U.S.C. 20501(b)) add a provision for training programs concerning missing children with developmental disabilities. The definition of 'developmental disability' for these training programs is derived from section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 15002).

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Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026

Q: What does Preamble of Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends Kristen's Act to include information related to developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in alerts issued through the Ashanti Alert communications network. The bill's stated purpose is to modify Kristen's Act.

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026.

Last updated: 6/3/2026 · Introduced: 6/3/2026

Author: Eric Schmitt (R-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands the Ashanti Alert system to include information about developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia when issuing alerts for missing individuals.
The bill mandates the creation of training programs for law enforcement and other responders on how to effectively locate missing adults and children with developmental disabilities.
This legislation updates existing laws, Kristen's Act and the PROTECT Act, to incorporate training and alert protocols specifically addressing individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 9118(In Committee)Official page

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