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NY A03552
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angelo Santabarbara
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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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