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NY S07908

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/3/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Parker

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law Section 837 to require the Governor's office to create a standardized voluntary registry form in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
  • Registry form designed to help state and local law enforcement agencies locate missing persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, other dementia, or individuals unable to communicate and unable to recognize familiar places or faces
  • Form may include identifying information such as physical features, medical conditions, whether the person is non-verbal, emergency contact names, and an optional photograph
  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment, with rule and regulation changes authorized to be completed by the effective date

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

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

3/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance3/26/2024
Codes1/3/2024

Full Bill Text

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