NY A02833

Establishes a voluntary electronic monitoring program administered by the Department of Health to provide GPS tracking devices to eligible parents, guardians, or custodians of children under 18 with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.

Allows authorized family members (parents, grandparents, siblings over 18, guardians, or custodians) to track a child's location using a receiver device and coordinate with law enforcement if the child is missing or abducted.

Requires all applicant information to remain confidential and only be released to law enforcement upon written consent of an authorized family member in cases involving a missing child.

Directs the commissioner to utilize existing municipalities and organizations that already provide electronic monitoring devices for children with autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities.

Requires the Division of State Police to provide recommendations to law enforcement agencies on responding to individuals with autism or developmental disabilities, including guidance on using electronic monitoring devices for locating missing children; takes effect 120 days after enactment.