Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes the Missing Americans Alert Program through FY2027. The program provides grants for locally based, proactive programs to prevent wandering and locate missing individuals with dementia or developmental disabilities.

Bill 117 HR 8907, also known as the Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to reauthorize and expand the Kevin and Avonte's Law, which was originally passed in 2018.

The Kevin and Avonte's Law was named after two individuals with autism who tragically wandered away from their caregivers and were later found deceased. The law provides funding for programs that help locate missing individuals with cognitive disabilities, such as autism or Alzheimer's disease.

The reauthorization act of 2022 seeks to continue funding these important programs and expand their reach to better serve individuals with cognitive disabilities who are at risk of wandering. The bill includes provisions for training law enforcement officers, caregivers, and other stakeholders on how to effectively respond to missing persons cases involving individuals with cognitive disabilities. Additionally, the bill aims to improve data collection and reporting on missing persons cases involving individuals with cognitive disabilities, in order to better understand the scope of the issue and develop more effective strategies for prevention and response. Overall, the Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022 is a bipartisan effort to support and protect individuals with cognitive disabilities who are at risk of wandering, and to ensure that they receive the assistance they need to stay safe and secure.