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Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4670| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill significantly amends Kristen's Act to broaden the scope of the Ashanti Alert communications network. It mandates that alerts issued for missing adults include specific information regarding whether the individual has a developmental disability , Alzheimer's disease , or dementia , moving beyond the previous general reference to "proven mental or physical disability." This change aims to provide more precise and actionable details for locating vulnerable missing persons. Beyond alert criteria, the legislation also focuses on enhancing response capabilities. It requires the development of new training and educational programs for responding effectively to reported missing adults with developmental disabilities. Additionally, the bill amends the PROTECT Act to ensure similar training and educational resources are available for States, territories, and Tribal governments concerning missing children with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening the overall response system for these vulnerable populations.

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Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9118
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9118
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9118: Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026

Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4670| Senate 
| Updated: 6/3/2026
This bill significantly amends Kristen's Act to broaden the scope of the Ashanti Alert communications network. It mandates that alerts issued for missing adults include specific information regarding whether the individual has a developmental disability , Alzheimer's disease , or dementia , moving beyond the previous general reference to "proven mental or physical disability." This change aims to provide more precise and actionable details for locating vulnerable missing persons. Beyond alert criteria, the legislation also focuses on enhancing response capabilities. It requires the development of new training and educational programs for responding effectively to reported missing adults with developmental disabilities. Additionally, the bill amends the PROTECT Act to ensure similar training and educational resources are available for States, territories, and Tribal governments concerning missing children with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening the overall response system for these vulnerable populations.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jun 3, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-9118
Introduced in House
Jun 3, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 3, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • June 3, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-9118
    Introduced in House


  • June 3, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 3, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 119-9118: Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted