Bill > S00680

This bill amends the New York executive law to specifically require the NY-Alert emergency notification system to issue public safety alerts within thirty minutes of a disaster or state disaster emergency, or as soon as practicable thereafter. The legislation updates existing language about warning systems and communication plans to explicitly mandate a timeframe for emergency alerts. NY-Alert is the state's comprehensive emergency notification system designed to quickly inform residents about potential dangers or critical safety information during emergencies. By codifying a thirty-minute alert window, the bill aims to improve the speed and effectiveness of public safety communications during critical incidents, ensuring that potentially endangered populations receive timely information. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, meaning the new alert timing requirements will be in place as soon as the legislation is signed into law.

Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S680