Indigenous Persons Alert and Reporting Act

Section 1: Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this Act is to expand the comprehensive and immediate alert system already in place in the state of CA, named the "Feather Alert System," to rapidly disseminate information about missing indigenous persons in Oregon, while also requiring the inclusion of indigenous persons in statewide reporting by relevant authorities.

Section 2: Feather Alert System

A) The Oregon law enforcement agencies shall establish and maintain the "Feather Alert System" as a component of the state's existing alert systems.

B) The Feather Alert System shall provide immediate alerts to the public through various communication channels, including but not limited to, mobile devices, social media, and electronic billboards, regarding missing indigenous persons.

C) Law enforcement agencies shall collaborate to gather accurate and timely information for the Feather Alert System to ensure effective and immediate alerts.

Section 3: Reporting Requirements

A) Law enforcement personnel from State, County, and City agencies following the lead of Tribal Authorities, shall be required to include missing indigenous persons in their statewide reporting of missing persons statistics.

B) Data shall be disaggregated by indigenous status to North, Central, and Sount America not limited to immigration status (i.e. Asylum seekers, refugees, and migrant status) to ensure accurate representation and reporting.

Section 4: Coordination and Training

A) The Oregon law enforcement agencies shall collaborate with tribal governments and organizations to establish guidelines and protocols for the effective implementation of the Feather Alert System, including immediate federal reporting.

B) Law enforcement agencies shall receive cultural sensitivity training led by indigenous nations to ensure respectful and appropriate handling of cases involving missing indigenous persons.

Section 5: Public Awareness and Education

A) The Oregon law enforcement shall engage in public awareness campaigns to educate the public about the Feather Alert System and the importance of promptly reporting missing indigenous persons.

B) These campaigns shall be culturally sensitive and developed following tribal leadership guidance.

Section 6: Support Services

A) State and Tribal agencies shall work collaboratively to establish and maintain support services for families of missing indigenous persons, including counseling, legal assistance, and victim advocacy.

Section 7: Effective Date

A) This Act shall take effect 30 days after being signed into law.

B) 60 to 90 days from being signed into law to implement a task force to work on past and cold case information. This bill is retroactive indefinitely.

C) Should Federal legislation be signed into law, all cases will be transferred to federal law enforcement, and federal law enforcement will take precedence following State and Federal Tribal law enforcement lead.

Section 8: Sunset Clause

this Act shall remain effective indefinitely unless repealed or amended by the appropriate legislative body.