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.
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.