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NY S04643
Bill
Status
4/14/2011
Primary Sponsor
Hugh Farley
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 837 to require the Division of Criminal Justice Services to develop a standardized voluntary registry form in consultation with the Commissioner of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
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Registry form available for state and local law enforcement agencies to help locate missing persons with autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, other dementia, or those unable to communicate and unable to recognize familiar places or faces
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Form may include identifying information such as physical features, medical conditions, whether the person is non-verbal, and emergency contact names
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Form may also include a photograph of the registrant
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Becomes effective ninety days after enactment, with the Division of Criminal Justice Services immediately authorized to take necessary actions for implementation
Legislative Description
Establishes a registry to help locate individuals with autism, Alzheimer's and dementia in the event they go missing.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/21/2012