Melissa Dehoff • December 17, 2025

Bill Would Create Alert When Children With Autism Go Missing in Pennsylvania

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Melissa Dehoff

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December 17, 2025

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Article by ABC27: Posted December 6, 2025

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(WHTM) — Legislation is in the works for a statewide warning system to locate missing children with autism.


State Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia County) announced the formal introduction of a bill to create a “Purple Alert” system. It would quickly notify police and community members when a child with autism, or other cognitive issues, is missing.

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