Enhanced Alerts for Missing Loved Ones with Disabilities Act of 2026

This bill changes federal law on the Ashanti Alert network, which issues alerts about missing adults. Alerts would include whether the missing person has a developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia. It changes the alert criteria so that a person who has been diagnosed with a mental, physical, or developmental disability, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia can qualify, replacing the current wording of a "proven" disability. It also adds training and educational programs on responding to reports of missing adults and missing children with developmental disabilities, including programs for states, territories, and Tribal governments.

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Sponsors

• Eric Schmitt Republican sponsor
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