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House approves 'Brian's Call' to expand alerts for missing people with disabilities
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 34, known in debate as "Brian's Call," to codify statewide alerts (including wireless emergency alerts) and improve coordination for missing children and adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities; sponsor cited advocacy after a recent death.
Representative Aber presented Senate Bill 34 on the House floor, describing the bill as an initiative brought by disability advocates after the tragic death of Brian Vasquez. The sponsor said advocates and the state police worked together to strengthen alert systems and that the measure creates a designated alert (referred to in debate as "Brian's Call") for certain missing persons with cognitive or developmental disabilities.
"This bill will codify these 3 alerts and creates a Bridal call for certain missing children and adults with cognitive or developmental disabilities," the sponsor said while explaining the bill's intent to add wireless emergency alerts and improve statewide coordination and training for rapid response.
Debate emphasized timely issuance of alerts and training for first responders; sponsors noted the measure codifies existing successful practices and seeks to ensure quicker, coordinated responses across local and state law enforcement. The House passed the bill by recorded vote reported on the floor (95–0 in the excerpt).
