SILVER ALERT PROGRAM
Summary
Amends the Department of State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Creates the Silver Alert System. The Silver Alert System provides for the rapid dissemination of information regarding a missing person who is believed to be suffering from dementia or a similar cognitive impairment. Specifies the requirements and procedures for the alert system. Creates the Silver Alert System Task Force. Amends the Department of Transportation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Transportation, in coordination with the Department of State Police, shall use electronic message signs to provide critical information to the public regarding missing persons believed to be suffering from dementia or a similar cognitive impairment. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2009
Last action Jan 11, 2011
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
25
Key actions
0
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Jan 11, 2011
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Apr 3, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 10, 2009
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
Mar 3, 2009
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 3, 2009
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Sandra M. Pihos
Feb 20, 2009
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Aging Committee; 016-000-000
Feb 11, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Aging Committee
Feb 9, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Sandra M. Pihos
RRepublican
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