Rep. Johnsen announces Silver Alert plan to protect seniors and vulnerable adults

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Rep. Johnsen announces Silver Alert plan to protect seniors and vulnerable adults

RELEASE|May 8, 2025

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State Rep. Gina Johnsen on Thursday announced her plan to create a medical alert system for missing seniors and vulnerable adults.

“When a senior citizen or vulnerable adult goes missing, every second counts,” said Johnsen, R-Portland. “My legislation ensures law enforcement can respond to these crises swiftly and efficiently. Response efforts in the first few hours after someone goes missing can be the difference between a joyous reunion and devastating heartbreak. Strengthening these tools will improve recovery efforts and help safeguard some of Michigan’s most at-risk residents.”

Johnsen’s legislation, House Bill 4362, would direct the Michigan State Police to establish and maintain a formal Medical Alert System Plan for missing seniors and vulnerable adults.

The plan must be capable of issuing rapid alerts to the public through the federal Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. Once a report is filed, local law enforcement must notify the State Police and request activation of the alert.

The legislation was referred to the House Families and Veterans Committee for further consideration.

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