Enacts the "missing vulnerable veterans at risk program act" to establish a missing vulnerable veterans at risk program to provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the problem of missing vulnerable veterans at risk.
Impact
If passed, the act would amend existing New York State Executive Law to include provisions specifically tailored to aid missing vulnerable veterans. It outlines procedures for law enforcement to report and manage cases of these vulnerable individuals effectively. The program is designed to facilitate collaboration between multiple agencies, including health and emergency services, reflecting a holistic approach towards improving response mechanisms and overall outcomes for missing veterans while also potentially reducing the response time in critical situations.
Summary
Bill A08473 introduces the 'Missing Vulnerable Veterans at Risk Program Act' aimed at establishing a comprehensive framework for addressing the issue of missing vulnerable veterans. The bill focuses on creating a coordinated approach to locate veterans who may be at risk due to cognitive impairments or mental disabilities. This initiative is particularly significant as it acknowledges the unique challenges faced by this population by integrating support from various state and local agencies to ensure these veterans can receive the necessary aid during critical situations.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding Bill A08473 may arise in terms of resource allocation and the capabilities of local law enforcement to implement the proposed measures effectively. Some stakeholders might express concerns regarding the financial implications of setting up and maintaining such a program. Additionally, challenges pertaining to inter-agency communication and data sharing methods will need to be addressed to ensure that the program operates efficiently. Critics may also question the program’s ability to reach all veteran populations, particularly those in rural or underserved areas where resources are already strained.
Enacts "Lamont Dottin's Law"; relates to reporting duties with respect to missing children and adults; establishes uniform standards for searching for missing persons; expands state databanks to approach not only the problem of missing children but missing adults as well; requires police departments to establish a trained missing person specialist.
Relates to establishing distinctive "Women Veterans" plates and the women veterans support fund; establishes that moneys of the fund will be used for women veteran homelessness, counseling and other programs that support women veterans.
Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking when a person intentionally advances or profits from prostitution of a vulnerable person.
Establishes the crimes of sex trafficking of a vulnerable person and predatory sex trafficking when a person intentionally advances or profits from prostitution of a vulnerable person.
Establishes a sea level rise mitigation and adaptation plan for cities with a population of one million or more to be implemented by the department of environmental conservation; requires a sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report to be submitted.
Establishes a sea level rise mitigation and adaptation plan for cities with a population of one million or more to be implemented by the department of environmental conservation; requires a sea level rise vulnerability and adaptation report to be submitted.
Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses; establishes a procedure for determining who qualifies as a vulnerable sexual assault witness.
Authorizes the use of closed-circuit television for vulnerable sexual assault witnesses; establishes a procedure for determining who qualifies as a vulnerable sexual assault witness.