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NY A09873

NY A09873
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.


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Introduced
04/24/2024
In Committee
04/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to assisting state and local law enforcement agencies in establishing a registry to locate certain missing individuals

AI Summary

This bill establishes a voluntary registry that allows individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer's disease, or other forms of dementia, who may be at risk of wandering away from home, to submit a standardized form to local law enforcement agencies. The form can include identifying information and a photograph of the registrant, which can assist law enforcement in locating the missing individual. The bill requires the executive law to be amended to include this new voluntary registry, and it authorizes the necessary rules and regulations to be implemented immediately upon the bill's effective date.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to governmental operations (on 04/24/2024)

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