A 9481 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to information required to be provided in certain calls made to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment

This bill requires anyone reporting suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the statewide central register to provide their name and contact details when making the call. It directly affects all callers - both mandated reporters (like teachers) and the public - by mandating this information be collected during reports. If a caller declines to provide it, the register must connect them to a supervisor who explains confidentiality protections and alternative support resources. The bill ensures reports cannot be transmitted for investigation without this information, except for mandated reporters or if the caller is a minor. This change aims to improve report accuracy while maintaining confidentiality safeguards.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 29, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
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REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Andrew Hevesi
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