Senate approves ‘Wynter’s Law’ to strengthen Kentucky Amber Alert system

FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate has approved Senate Bill (SB) 289, legislation sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm, R-London, aimed at strengthening Kentucky’s Amber Alert system and improving coordination when a child is abducted or reported missing and endangered.

SB 289, titled Wynter’s Law, updates Kentucky statute governing the Amber Alert system to clarify activation standards and strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies, state partners, and media providers when time is critical.

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