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NY A08386
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Noah Burroughs
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AI Summary
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Creates a statewide "Ebony Alert System" specifically for missing Black youth aged 12-25 who disappear under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, are at risk, developmentally disabled, cognitively impaired, or abducted
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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
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Establishes activation criteria including when the missing person may be endangered, subject to trafficking, in the company of a dangerous person, or facing environmental/health risks
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Mandates alerts be distributed through state agencies, broadcasters, private entities, highway dynamic message signs, and the New York Lottery system, with provisions for interstate and international notification to Canada and U.S. Customs
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Requires the Commissioner to designate a statewide coordinator and adopt rules for activation procedures, privacy protections compliant with HIPAA, and alert termination protocols
Legislative Description
Provides for the creation of an ebony alert system to be activated on behalf of Black youth, including young women, men, nonbinary, boys, and girls, who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026