Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports in certain circumstances
Summary
Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that justice requires the information in such reports is necessary for the determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury or for the purposes of prosecuting a violation of the penal law or otherwise necessary for the furtherance of justice.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
May 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
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