Bill > A01629

This bill amends the social services law to expand the definition of "provider" or "provider agency" in the context of the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment. The bill specifically adds organizations and programs that provide community-based services to individuals under twenty-one years old to the existing list of providers, when these services have the potential for regular and substantial contact with such individuals. This expansion includes a wide range of organizations such as those under the office of children and family services, juvenile detention facilities, mental health programs, early intervention services, and health home subcontractors. The modification ensures that these community-based service providers are included in the reporting and oversight mechanisms related to child abuse and maltreatment, thereby potentially increasing the scope of protection and monitoring for young people receiving services from these organizations. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage, broadening the legal framework for tracking and preventing potential child abuse across various service providers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1629