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NY A03090

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Khaleel Anderson

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a statewide "purple alert system" to locate missing victims of domestic violence who have voluntarily enrolled in the program
  • Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to develop and implement the system in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, Governor's office, and law enforcement agencies
  • Mandates the commissioner designate a statewide coordinator and establish procedures for verifying missing persons, reporting to media outlets, and protecting victim privacy under HIPAA
  • Alerts will be disseminated through state agencies, broadcasters, private entities, the NY Lottery, and highway dynamic message signs
  • Allows interstate activation with neighboring states or Canadian provinces, including notification to U.S. and Canadian border patrol when activation areas are near borders
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Creates a "purple alert system" for missing victims of domestic violence.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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