An Act To Require Reporting Of Sheltering Or Aiding Missing Children

This bill requires anyone who shelters or aids a missing child without the parent, guardian, or legal custodian's consent for over 24 hours to report the child's location and condition to law enforcement if contacted during an investigation. It creates a civil penalty of up to $250 for failing to comply with this reporting duty. The law directly affects individuals who unknowingly or intentionally provide shelter to missing children without proper authorization. The key mechanism is the mandatory reporting obligation triggered specifically when law enforcement contacts the person during a missing child investigation.