HB 4517 - Amends and Modifies the Amber Alert Activation Criteria and Distribution Processes - Michigan Key Vote
Timeline
- House Bill Passed
- Sept. 4, 2025
- Introduced
- May 21, 2025
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Title: Amends and Modifies the Amber Alert Activation Criteria and Distribution Processes
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that amends and modifies the Amber Alert activation criteria and distribution processes in Michigan.
Highlights:
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Amends and modifies the Amber Alert activation criteria and distribution processes in Michigan (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes the Michigan State Police to activate the Amber Alert system when they believe a child is in danger (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that currently, law enforcement is only allowed to use the system when a child abduction is suspected (Sec. 1).
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Establishes this bill as an amendatory act and specifies it does not take effect unless H.B. 4518 is passed and signed into law by the Governor as well (Sec. 5).
Title: Amends and Modifies the Amber Alert Activation Criteria and Distribution Processes