1. (1) "Amber Alert" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-1001.
2. (2) "Dementia" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-702.
3. (3) "Purple Alert" means an alert issued under the Purple Alert Notification System by the department for a missing vulnerable individual in accordance with Section 53-10-1102.
4. (4) "Purple Alert Notification System" means the system created in Section 53-10-1102.

5. (5)

   1. (a) "Vulnerable adult" means an individual who:

      1. (i) is 18 years old or older but younger than 60 years old; and

      2. (ii) possesses a physical or mental impairment, permanent or temporary, that substantially affects the individual's ability to:

         1. (A) provide personal protection;
         2. (B) provide necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical or other healthcare;
         3. (C) obtain services necessary for health, safety, or welfare;
         4. (D) carry out the activities of daily living; or
         5. (E) manage the individual's own resources.
   2. (b) "Vulnerable adult" does not include an individual who has dementia.

6. (6) "Vulnerable minor" means a individual who:

   1. (a) is younger than 18 years old; and
   2. (b) has a permanent or temporary physical or mental impairment.
7. (7) "Vulnerable individual" means a vulnerable adult or vulnerable minor.

Enacted by Chapter 263, 2026 General Session