Creates the Phoenix Alert System to help identify and locate abducted or missing African American women and girls and establishes an office to prevent and end the targeting of African American women and girls

Summary

The bill establishes a statewide alert network, called the Phoenix Alert System, to inform law‑enforcement agencies, broadcasters and the public within one hour when an African American woman or girl is reported missing or abducted. It also creates a new office within the Department of Public Safety to coordinate the system, collect data, and award grants to community groups that help prevent or respond to these crimes. The measure aims to improve response times and accountability for cases that have historically received less attention.

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