53-10-1101. Definitions.
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Effective 1/1/2027
53-10-1101. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1)"Amber Alert" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-1001 .
(2)"Dementia" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-702 .
(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)"Purple Alert Notification System" means the system created in Section 53-10-1102 .
(a)"Vulnerable adult" means an individual who:
(i)is 18 years old or older but younger than 60 years old; and
(ii)possesses a physical or mental impairment, permanent or temporary, that substantially affects the individual's ability to:
(A)provide personal protection;
(B)provide necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, or medical or other healthcare;
(C)obtain services necessary for health, safety, or welfare;
(D)carry out the activities of daily living; or
(E)manage the individual's own resources.
(b)"Vulnerable adult" does not include an individual who has dementia.
(6)"Vulnerable minor" means a individual who:
(a)is younger than 18 years old; and
(b)has a permanent or temporary physical or mental impairment.
(7)"Vulnerable individual" means a vulnerable adult or vulnerable minor.
Enacted by Chapter 263 , 2026 General Session