State • Missouri

HB 1840: Establishes an alert system to assist in the location of missing persons with developmental disabilities

Sherri GallickIntroduced

HB 1840 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 13, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score90/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 60/100

Bill summary

Official

Establishes an alert system to assist in the location of missing persons with developmental disabilities. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion90%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no identified direct effect

Risks

  • no identified direct effect

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • minimal administrative cost increase

Risks

  • potential budgetary impact on state agencies for system implementation

Society

Positive Outlook
85%

Benefits

  • improves safety for individuals with developmental disabilities
  • provides families and caregivers with a formal recovery tool

Risks

  • potential for alert fatigue if not managed correctly
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

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analysis based on abstract only

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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