Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateFloridaIntroduced
HB 1405: Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs
Wyman Duggan
HB 1405 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-172 (updated Jun 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion85%
Bill summary
Statewide Project for Missing Persons with Special Needs; Revives, readopts, & amends provisions relating to missing persons with special needs statewide project; provides that project is created through centers for autism & related disabilities; provides that participants for project shall be selected based on certain criteria; provides appropriations. APPROPRIATION: $1,000,000
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Allocates $1 million in state funding for project implementation
- Directs funds through existing Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities
- Provides predictable resource allocation for safety programs
Risks
- Increases state budget obligations
- Potential for uneven distribution of resources across regional centers
- Administrative overhead costs within participating centers
Society
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Improves safety outcomes for missing persons with special needs
- Formalizes state-level coordination for vulnerable residents
- Leverages expertise of existing specialized disability centers
Risks
- Restrictive participation criteria may exclude some in need
- Reliance on centralized centers may create barriers for rural residents
- Potential for program gaps if center resources are strained
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Establishes a defined state project structure
- Uses existing institutional frameworks for public oversight
- Readopts and amends previously established legislation
Risks
- Limited transparency regarding ongoing program effectiveness metrics
- Internal project management lacks public auditing provisions
- Oversight mechanisms are tied to existing center administration
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Enhances public safety response for lost individuals
- Reduces time-to-recovery for missing persons with special needs
- Integrates safety planning into disability support services
Risks
- Risk of failure in rapid location during time-sensitive emergencies
- Inter-agency communication failures could hinder recovery
- Inadequate training for first responders regarding program criteria
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
The effectiveness of the program depends heavily on the administrative efficiency of the chosen autism and disability centers.
Analysis scope
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