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A 3090

Creates a "purple alert system" for missing victims of domestic violence

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Khaleel Anderson and 10 co-sponsors

Creates a statewide Purple Alert to quickly mobilize law enforcement, victim services, and the public to locate missing domestic-violence victims, with safeguards and funding.

REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 3090

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3090 — Purple Alert System for Missing Domestic Violence Victims

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 3090
  • Title: Creates a "purple alert system" for missing victims of domestic violence
  • Status: Referred to Governmental Operations
  • Introduction Date: January 23, 2025
  • Legislative Action: On 2025-01-23, the bill was referred to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Operations (listed twice in the record)
  • Sponsorship:
    • Primary Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson
    • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Amanda Septimo, Eddie Gibbs, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Maritza Davila, Stefani Zinerman, Yudelka Tapia, Manny De Los Santos, Harvey Epstein, Anna Kelles

Purpose and Intent

The bill is designed to establish a state-wide “purple alert” system to assist in locating missing victims of domestic violence. While the full text would detail the exact activation criteria and mechanics, the aim generally reflects an expedited, organized notification framework intended to mobilize law enforcement, victim service agencies, and the public to help locate and protect missing individuals in domestic violence situations.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and typical structure of alert legislation)

  • Establishment of a Purple Alert program or system within the state.
  • Activation criteria to trigger a Purple Alert for a missing domestic violence victim.
  • Notification and dissemination methods (e.g., to law enforcement networks, media, and public-facing channels) to quickly raise awareness.
  • Roles and responsibilities of agencies (likely including law enforcement, district attorneys, victim services, and potentially state public safety offices).
  • Coordination with existing alert frameworks (e.g., Amber Alert, Silver Alert) and data-sharing provisions as appropriate.
  • Privacy, safety, and civil liberties safeguards related to the dissemination of information about missing victims.
  • Potential funding, implementation timelines, and administrative responsibilities (subject to the text of the bill).

Affected Parties

  • Primary focus: missing victims of domestic violence and their families.
  • Government and agencies: state and local law enforcement, victim services providers, and public safety or administrative offices responsible for alert systems.
  • Public: general residents who may receive Purple Alert notifications.

Legislative History and Status

  • Introduced: January 23, 2025.
  • Referred to: Committee on Governmental Operations (January 23, 2025). The record shows two identical referral entries.

Related Legislation

  • A 8492 (prior-session)
  • A 5152 (prior-session)
  • These related bills likely represent earlier or companion proposals addressing similar alert mechanisms or domestic violence victim protections.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Public Safety: If enacted, could improve rapid public notification and potentially increase recovery rates for missing domestic violence victims.
  • Resource Implications: May require funding for program administration, technology, training, and interagency coordination.
  • Privacy and Civil Liberties: Will necessitate clear safeguards to prevent misuse of information and protect victims’ safety.
  • Implementation: Details on triggers, eligible victims (e.g., age, risk factors), and alert channels will determine practical effectiveness and scope.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Review the full bill text (when available) for precise activation criteria, notification procedures, and funding provisions.
  • Monitor committee actions in the Governmental Operations committee for amendments, hearings, and potential passage.
  • Consider how this proposal interacts with existing alert systems and domestic violence response services in the state.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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