S 5699 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Provides for a formal process for a parent or legal guardian to request the issuance of an AMBER alert

This bill establishes a formal process for parents or legal guardians to request an AMBER alert (referred to as a "missing child alert" in the bill) through the Division of State Police. It requires such requests to be submitted to the Division for review, creating a structured pathway that previously lacked clear procedures. The bill clarifies that police may still withhold alerts if they determine release could jeopardize an investigation or child safety, as they currently do under existing discretion. This change directly affects families of missing children by providing a defined method to seek urgent public alerts.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Feb 28, 2025
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
upper
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