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Committee advances ‘Takara Rose’s Law’ to end waiting periods for missing-person reports and adds public campaign housed in Police Department
Summary
The Health & Human Services/Public Safety Committee voted favorably (3–0) on CB-2 Draft 2 (Takara Rose's Law) after public testimony and amendments. The bill prohibits mandatory waiting periods to file missing-person reports, requires prompt acceptance, and directs a public campaign (committee amended language to house the campaign in the Police Department); estimated fiscal impact: $250,000 for the public campaign.
The Prince George's County Council Health & Human Services/Public Safety Committee voted favorably as amended on CB-2 Draft 2, "Takara Rose's Law," advancing the bill to the full council. The bill would prohibit mandatory waiting periods for missing‑person reports, require prompt acceptance of reports, and mandate public notice that no waiting period is imposed. Committee members also amended the bill to direct a public campaign tailored to missing Black women and girls to be housed in the Prince George's County Police Department.
Chair Wanika Fisher, the bill sponsor, described the measure as personal and said Takara was found missing…
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