New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A06190

Introduced
2/26/25  
Refer
2/26/25  

Caption

Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.

Summary

Bill A06190, known as "Gabby's Law," aims to establish a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue alert system, referred to as a "teal alert," specifically for missing adults aged 18 to 64. The bill mandates local law enforcement agencies to notify the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) when an adult is reported missing under certain conditions, including the belief that the adult is in imminent danger or that their disappearance may not be voluntary. The DCJS will then issue an alert to assist in locating the missing adult, utilizing various media outlets and state resources.

Impact

The implementation of Gabby's Law will create a new framework within New York's executive law, specifically adding section 837-f-3. This law will enhance the state's ability to respond to cases of missing adults by establishing clear procedures for local law enforcement agencies to follow. It will also facilitate the dissemination of critical information to the public and relevant agencies, potentially improving the chances of locating missing adults quickly and safely.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding the bill appears to be supportive, as it addresses a significant public safety concern regarding missing adults. However, without available voting history or committee discussions, it is difficult to gauge the full spectrum of opinions from legislators and stakeholders.

Contention

While there are no explicit points of contention noted in the provided context, potential areas of debate could arise around the criteria for issuing alerts, the responsibilities placed on local law enforcement agencies, and the coordination between various state and local entities involved in the alert system. Stakeholders may have differing views on the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed alert system.

Companion Bills

NY S00143

Same As Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.

Previously Filed As

NY S02274

Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.

NY A03230

Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.

NY S00143

Establishes a coordinated law enforcement adult rescue "teal alert" for missing adults; provides that local law enforcement agencies notify the division of criminal justice services about missing adults; provides that such division shall issue an alert about such missing adult.

NY HB5387

Law enforcement: reports; missing senior or vulnerable adult alert; including missing veterans at risk. Amends sec. 2 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.712).

NY HB1523

Concerning Missing Persons Alerts; To Codify The Arkansas Amber Alert System; To Codify The Arkansas Silver Alert System; And To Create The Missing Endangered Adult Advisory System.

NY S08943

Establishes a missing persons unit within the division of state police; adds women to the responsibility of the missing and exploited children clearinghouse; provides that by January first, two-thousand twenty-seven included in the curriculum for the training of law enforcement shall be missing and exploited women and missing and exploited women and children of color and indigenous descent; requires the reporting duties of law enforcement departments to include missing women, in addition to missing children and vulnerable adults; relates to the missing and exploited women and children clearinghouse fund; relates to the gift for missing and exploited women and children clearinghouse fund.

NY H6188

Establishes a system to publicly disseminate emergency alerts regarding a missing adult with an intellectual disability.

NY SB0456

Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).

NY HB4362

Law enforcement: reports; notification of the public by text message of a missing senior or vulnerable adult; provide for. Amends title & sec. 5 of 2012 PA 176 (MCL 28.715).

NY SB34

Provides relative to alerts for missing persons. (gov sig) (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.