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NY A03552

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angelo Santabarbara

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Directs the Division of Criminal Justice Services to create a standardized form, in consultation with the Commissioner of the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, for a voluntary registry to help locate missing persons
  • Registry targets individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, other dementia, or those unable to communicate who may lose the ability to recognize familiar places or faces
  • Form may include identifying information such as physical features, medical conditions, verbal/non-verbal status, and emergency contacts for family or friends
  • Allows for a photograph of the registrant to be submitted with the registration form
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with immediate authority to develop necessary rules and regulations

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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