HB 3673

Abstract

Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of State Police shall develop a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a developmentally disabled adult is missing or kidnapped. Provides that the system shall include, but is not limited to, the use in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation, of electronic message signs on roads and highways in the vicinity of a developmentally disabled adult abduction to immediately provide critical information to the public. Provides that the Department of State Police shall establish a Developmentally Disabled Adult Plan Task Force to monitor and review the implementation and operation of the system. Provides that the Department of State Police, in coordination with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, shall develop and implement a community outreach program to promote awareness among the State's guardians of developmentally disabled adults of developmentally disabled adult abduction prevention and response. Provides that the Department shall appoint a Developmentally Disabled Adult Safety Coordinator to assist in the establishment of State standards for developmentally disabled adult safety from kidnap and abduction and to advocate for the achievement of those standards. Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act and the Video Gaming Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.