HF1401

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes (Section 299C.52, Subdivision 1) to expand the definition of "endangered" for the purposes of the state's Missing and Endangered Persons Program.

Key changes include: - Clarifying that a missing person is considered "endangered" if law enforcement finds sufficient evidence of risk of physical injury or death. - Expanding the list of circumstances that classify a person as endangered to include: - Being missing for over 30 days. - Being under the age of 21 and meeting additional risk factors. - Lack of a history of running away. - Medical conditions requiring urgent care. - Dementia, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s, or cognitive impairments. - Past threats or acts of violence. - Disappearance in hazardous outdoor conditions. - Any other factor determined by law enforcement as indicating endangerment.

The bill aims to enhance the criteria for identifying and responding to missing persons who may be in danger, thereby improving public safety efforts.