RJ's Law: Missouri's New Purple Alert for Missing Persons

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome in. This is Kansas News Today, where local news meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. Missouri's pushing a purple alert bill, like an amber alert, but for folks with developmental disabilities who go missing, is designed to get quick public help to find them fast and safe. One version, House Bill 1840, just got renamed RJ's law after a young boy with autism who drowned last year in Cass County. That bill's been debated on the house floor with some changes, but it still needs one final vote there before heading to the Senate. Family showed up at hearings last month, sharing emotional stories about how this could save lives and give them real peace of mind. Meanwhile, Senate Bill 4109 is up next, with a hearing set for Monday afternoon in the Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety. These bills are gaining steam, and if they pass, they'll fill a huge gap for vulnerable people across the state. We'll stay on top of the votes and what comes next.