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NY S06069
Bill
Status
6/2/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Amends Executive Law Section 837 to require the Division of Criminal Justice Services to create a standardized voluntary registry form in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
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Registry form enables state and local law enforcement agencies to locate missing persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or those unable to communicate and who lose ability 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, emergency contact names, and an optional photograph of the registrant
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the Division of Criminal Justice Services authorized to take necessary actions for implementation immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes a voluntary registry of individuals with autism, Alzheimer's or dementia who may be at risk of wandering away from home; creates a standardized form available that may be submitted to local law enforcement agencies by family members and caregivers of such individuals that would include identifying information and may include a photograph of the registrant.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
6/2/2022