An Act relative to Massachusetts policy and procedures for missing and abducted children

HD 1672 requires Massachusetts' Executive Office of Public Safety to create a standardized guide for law enforcement on missing and abducted children investigations, setting minimum standards for all agencies. The guide must cover diverse cases (including children under 10, under 17, and those with disabilities) and reference national best practices. It mandates mandatory 2-hour training for veteran officers every three years and inclusion in police academy curricula, with the missing child reporting form available in 11 languages (including Spanish, Chinese, and Vietnamese). All Massachusetts law enforcement agencies must adopt this protocol by January 15, 2027.