(File Photo of Senator Camera Bartolotta)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Harrisburg, PA) The Senate passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Camera Bartolotta in Harrisburg this week that aids law enforcement’s ability to respond more effectively during Amber Alerts and missing person investigations. Senate Bill 1273 makes a clarification that the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission may share time-sensitive information that is collected through its automated tolling system with law enforcement in specific situations. This includes cases that involve Amber Alerts and Missing Endangered Person Advisory System alerts, where rapid access to vehicle data can be critical. This bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration.