Regards emergency Joshua Alert system for certain missing kids

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Sponsors: 6
Votes: Sep 17
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Description

To amend section 5502.522 of the Revised Code to clarify the statewide emergency alert system in cases of missing autistic or developmentally disabled children and to name the alert the Joshua Alert.

Subjects

Law EnforcementHealth and Human ServicesChild WelfareJuvenile and Family LawJuvenile JusticeMental Health and DisabilitiesCrimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement

Progress

IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Sent to committeeJun 18, 2025
PassedNov 12, 2025
Sent to committeeNov 19, 2025
Became lawJun 18, 2026

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