Bill > S05699

This bill amends the executive law to establish a formal process for parents or legal guardians to request an AMBER alert (a child abduction alert system) through the division of state police. Currently, the law governs how police agencies can transmit missing child information through communication systems. The bill specifically adds language requiring a structured method for parents or legal guardians to formally request a missing child alert, which will be reviewed by the state police. This provides a clear, standardized pathway for families to initiate an alert when they believe a child is missing, giving them more direct involvement in the child search process. The bill also maintains existing provisions that allow police departments discretion in releasing information if they believe doing so might compromise the investigation or the child's safety. The amendment aims to give parents a more proactive role in child safety efforts while preserving law enforcement's ability to make critical judgment calls about alert dissemination.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5699