Melissa's Law

Melissa’s Law is legislation aimed at protecting children and improving the child abduction and abuse investigation process. It broadens authority for law enforcement to quickly and thoroughly investigate cases involving missing or abducted children, including expanding the types of information they can access and the time they have to act. The law emphasizes the importance of swift action to ensure children's safety, enhancing coordination among agencies and providing clearer procedures for responding to abuse or abduction cases. Overall, it seeks to strengthen safeguards to prevent harm and facilitate rapid responses in critical situations involving vulnerable children.