It’s patterned after the Amber Alert system for missing or abducted children, although it doesn’t have the full scope of that system, which includes radio and television, cable and satellite systems and some cellphone alerts.

Wandering is a predictable aspect of age-related dementia, Rep. Sherry Appleton, the bill’s sponsor said, and 41 other states already have similar systems to help find confused and disoriented seniors. Passed during the first special session, Silver Alerts will be available later this year.

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