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HB2255: Amber Alert Programs; amends definition of an abducted child to include secondary school students.

Chief Patron

Del. Katherine Waddell (I-68)

Katherine Waddell (I-68)
Richmond, VA
Served: 2006–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

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Bill is Dead

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Summary

Amber Alerts; secondary school students. Amends the definition of an abducted child for purposes of the Amber Alert program to include a person enrolled in a secondary school in the Commonwealth, regardless of age. Current law applies only to children 17 years of age or younger. The amendment would allow an Amber Alert to be issued in the case of a missing high school student who is over the age of 17.

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