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NY A06190
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jarett Gandolfo
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AI Summary
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Creates "Gabby's Law" establishing a statewide "teal alert" system for missing adults between 18 and 64 years old who have been missing for less than 72 hours
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Requires local law enforcement to notify the Division of Criminal Justice Services when a missing adult is believed to be in imminent danger of bodily injury or death, or when the disappearance may not have been voluntary (abduction/kidnapping)
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Mandates the Department of Transportation to display alert information on dynamic message signs across the state, and requires alerts be sent to media outlets, law enforcement agencies, the NY Lottery, and the Independent Bankers Association of NY
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Designates the Commissioner of Criminal Justice Services as the statewide coordinator responsible for adopting rules, prescribing forms, and overseeing implementation of the alert system
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Requires the division to submit a report to the governor and legislature within one year containing study results and any recommendations for proposed legislation
Legislative Description
Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026