NY A03404

Commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, shall review information technology systems used to locate missing children with developmental disabilities, including GPS, radiotermination technology, telemetry, and satellite positioning systems established by local governments.

Review shall analyze coordination of information sharing among entities using locator systems, establish a standardized process for local governments to create locator systems, synchronize locator systems statewide, and recommend law enforcement response procedures for search and rescue operations involving children with developmental disabilities.

Review and recommendations must be published in a report to the Governor, Temporary President of the Senate, and Speaker of the Assembly within 120 days of enactment.

Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Department of Health, shall study whether health insurance should cover locator technology systems for children with developmental disabilities when deemed necessary by a treating physician or licensed health care provider.

Department of Financial Services shall consult with insurance companies, consumer advocacy groups, disability advocacy groups, and others to assess current coverage, insurance premium impacts, state costs, and coverage scope including device costs and maintenance fees, with findings due within 180 days.