Bill > A05566

This bill amends the New York City Charter to require the Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services (ACS) to obtain a court order before conducting experimental medical testing on children under the agency's care, with exceptions for emergency or life-threatening situations. The bill mandates that when seeking court approval, the commissioner must demonstrate that the proposed experimental testing meets two key criteria: (1) it poses minimal risk to the child and (2) offers a direct benefit to the child being tested. This provision aims to provide an additional layer of protection for vulnerable children in the city's child welfare system by ensuring judicial oversight of potentially risky medical experiments. The requirement for court consent is intended to safeguard the well-being of children who are under the care of ACS by preventing unauthorized or potentially harmful medical testing, while still allowing for necessary medical interventions in urgent circumstances.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5566