New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 6865: Relates to the creation of a "ebony alert system" for missing Black youth
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 6865 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the creation of a "ebony alert system" for missing Black youth. Primary sponsor: Lea Webb (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 6865A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides for the creation of an ebony alert system to be activated on behalf of Black youth who are reported missing under unexplained or suspicious circumstances, at risk, developmentally disabled, or cognitively impaired, or who have been abducted.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Webb | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Nathalia Fernández | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Kristen Gonzalez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 59 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 6865A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES