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NY S07591

NY S07591
Enacts "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
12/13/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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. It amends the executive law to expand the definition of "crime victim" to include relatives of missing persons, and requires the development of a uniform plan for collaboration between police agencies in such investigations. The bill also mandates that relatives of missing persons be provided with the same services and information given to crime victims, and establishes a presumption that a missing adult person is missing under circumstances where there is a reasonable concern for their safety if the person has been the victim of domestic violence.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION (on 01/05/2022)

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