A 4344 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Purple Alert System" to assist in finding missing persons.

New Jersey's Assembly Bill A4344 would establish a "Purple Alert System" to help locate missing persons quickly. The system requires law enforcement to meet specific criteria before activating alerts, including evidence the person is in danger of death or serious injury, sufficient identifying information, and confirmation that public sharing would aid the search. Participating media and highway message signs can share details about the missing person while protecting sensitive health information, as mandated by the bill. This system aims to coordinate statewide law enforcement, media, and transportation agencies during active missing persons cases.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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