Bill · S. 4670· Senate(119-S-4670)
Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/3/2026
- Last activity
- 6/3/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026. It updates Kristen's Act to include information about developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia in alerts issued through the Ashanti Alert communications network. The text amends how missing individuals are described by adding specific conditions like Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and developmental disabilities to the alert details. It also requires the creation of training and educational programs to help respond effectively to reported missing adults who have a developmental disability. Additionally, the bill amends the PROTECT Act to provide similar training and educational programs for states, territories, and Tribal governments regarding missing children with developmental disabilities.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+7
The legislation directly improves safety, alert accuracy, and search and rescue response training for individuals with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The inclusion of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in emergency alerts directly benefits older demographics.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Retirees and older adults suffering from conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's benefit from specialized alert protocols.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 updates the Ashanti Alert communications network to include information regarding whether a missing individual has a developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia. This is a positive step because it ensures that critical health and condition details are shared when a vulnerable person goes missing.
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Section 3 adds requirements for training and educational programs related to responding effectively to reported missing adults and missing children who have a developmental disability. This is beneficial because it helps states, territories, Tribal governments, and officials improve their response methods for these specific vulnerable groups.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit information regarding potential negative impacts, burdens, or consequences for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Children+4Good For Native Americans+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5Improves Policing Reform+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power+2
- 6/3/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate
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