Bill > A01404

This bill modifies New York's social services law to enhance communication between child protective services and military authorities regarding child abuse or maltreatment reports involving members of the armed forces. Specifically, the bill requires local child protective services to determine if a subject of a child abuse or maltreatment report is affiliated with the military, and if so, to notify the U.S. Department of Defense by sending a copy of the report. The bill also allows military law enforcement personnel to inquire with the state's central child abuse register about whether a military member is the subject of an indicated child abuse report. Additionally, the legislation expands existing protocols to include military law enforcement alongside local law enforcement in investigations and notifications related to child abuse and maltreatment cases. This means that when a child abuse report involves a military service member, the relevant military authorities will be informed and can potentially participate in investigations, adding an extra layer of coordination between child protective services and military agencies to ensure the safety of children.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1404