A 5228 New York Assembly · 2021 Regular Session

Requires investigation of all reports of child abuse made to the statewide central register of child abuse by hospitals, or medical or law enforcement personnel

Summary
Provides that when the state central register of child abuse and maltreatment receives a report by means of a telephone call from a physician, registered nurse or registered physician's assistant or from a social worker or psychologist, or by a law enforcement official, such telephone calls shall not be screened by the hotline but shall be immediately transmitted to the appropriate child protective service for investigation; provides for the child protective service of each county to establish procedures for communication and cooperation with local hospitals and law enforcement to better protect the interests of at risk children and to better provide essential services to their families.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 12, 2021 Last action Jan 5, 2022
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Jan 5, 2022
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Feb 12, 2021
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Aileen Gunther
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