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S 6026

Establishes a registry to help locate individuals with autism, Alzheimer's and dementia in the event they go missing

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey and 2 co-sponsors

Creates a missing-persons registry for Autism, Alzheimer's, and dementia to speed search efforts, aid reunions, and help families, law enforcement, and responders.

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Bill Summary · S 6026

S 6026: Registry to Help Locate Missing Individuals with Autism, Alzheimer's, and Dementia

Purpose and intent

S 6026 would establish a registry designed to aid in locating individuals who have autism, Alzheimer's disease, or dementia when they go missing. The bill aims to provide a systematic tool to assist families, caregivers, and law enforcement in fast-tracking search efforts and improving safety outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

Key provisions (as described in summary; the bill text would specify details)

  • Establishment of a missing-persons registry for people with autism, Alzheimer's, and dementia.
  • Enrollment process for eligible individuals (including who may enroll and under what circumstances).
  • Data elements collected and maintained in the registry (e.g., identifying information, contact details, diagnosis information, last known location), and who can access the data.
  • Privacy, consent, and data-sharing protections to govern use of registry information.
  • Roles and responsibilities of administering agencies, enforcement, and potential coordination with local law enforcement, emergency responders, and service providers.
  • Oversight, governance, and implementation requirements (e.g., funding, reporting, and periodic evaluation).

Note: The exact provisions, definitions, and operational details would be set forth in the text of the bill. The summary above reflects the bill’s stated purpose to create a registry.

Sponsored by

  • Primary sponsor: Kevin S. Parker
  • Cosponsors: Jamaal Bailey; Roxanne J. Persaud

Legislative history and status

  • Introduced: March 4, 2025
  • Initial referrals: Referred to Codes (March 4, 2025)
  • Recent action: Reported and committed to Disabilities (May 20, 2025)
  • The status indicates movement from initial committee referral to a Disabilities committee for consideration.

Affected parties and stakeholders

  • Individuals with autism, Alzheimer's, or dementia who may be at risk of going missing.
  • Families and caregivers seeking safer, faster reunification.
  • Law enforcement, first responders, and search-and-rescue organizations.
  • State or local agencies responsible for health care, disability services, and data governance.
  • Healthcare providers and social service organizations involved with persons in these groups.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Safety benefits: A formal registry could streamline search efforts and improve return rates for missing individuals.
  • Privacy and consent: Data-use protections and consent requirements will be critical to address privacy concerns.
  • Implementation and costs: The registry would require funding, data infrastructure, and ongoing maintenance; interagency coordination will be important.
  • Policy alignment: Related bills in prior sessions and a companion Assembly bill (A 3552) suggest continued legislative interest and potential cross-chamber alignment.

Related bills and companion measures

  • Related Senate bills from prior sessions: S 551, S 4557, S 4643, S 4384, S 7868, S 3626, S 4604, S 6069, S 7908
  • Companion Assembly bill: A 3552

What to watch

  • The bill’s text will specify enrollment eligibility, data elements, privacy protections, and governance.
  • Any fiscal notes, funding provisions, or implementation timelines that accompany the final version.
  • The bill’s path through the Disabilities committee and potential floor votes in the Senate.

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

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