LANSING, Mich. (Oct. 21, 2025) — Today, the Michigan Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Royal Oak) to establish a statewide Silver Alert public notification system to help find missing seniors and vulnerable adults.
“In the blink of an eye, a family’s whole world changes when a loved one goes missing, sparking unimaginable fear and the want for them to just get home safe,” said Sen. McMorrow. “By strengthening our law enforcement toolkit through these critical changes, that’s exactly what this legislation will do — help ensure Michigan’s missing seniors and vulnerable adults return to the security of their homes and arms of their family members.”
Senate Bill 456 would require local law enforcement to notify Michigan State Police (MSP) when a senior or vulnerable adult goes missing. MSP would then activate alerts through the federal Wireless Emergency Alert system, ensuring immediate public notification — much like an Amber Alert.
Currently, Michigan law allows Silver Alerts to be shared amongst first responders, but not with the public, who often are first to intercept missing and vulnerable seniors. Thirty-seven states plus Washington, D.C. already have these or similar systems.
This legislation now heads to the House for further consideration.