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NY A08412
NY A08412Enacts "Destini Smothers' law"; requires collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations; provides support for relatives of such missing persons.
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Introduced
11/03/2021
11/03/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to enacting "Destini Smothers' law" to require collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and to provide support for relatives of such missing persons
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Destini Smothers' law," aims to enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies in missing persons investigations and provide support for relatives of missing persons. Key provisions include: expanding the definition of "crime victim" to include relatives of missing persons, requiring law enforcement agencies to develop a uniform plan for coordinating missing persons investigations, and mandating that relatives of missing persons be provided with the same services and information given to crime victims. The bill also addresses situations where a missing adult person is known or suspected to be a victim of domestic violence, establishing a presumption that such a person is missing under circumstances where there is a reasonable concern for their safety.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Khaleel Anderson (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Maritza Davila (D),
Manny De Los Santos (D),
Emily Gallagher (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 8412a (on 04/22/2022)
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