Bill > S05011

This bill amends the New York State 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. Specifically, the bill adds organizations and programs that provide community-based services to individuals under twenty-one years old to the list of entities covered by this definition. These added organizations must have potential for regular and substantial contact with individuals under their care, and they will now be subject to the same reporting and oversight requirements as other existing provider agencies. The expanded definition includes various types of service providers such as child advocacy centers, juvenile detention facilities, mental health programs, early intervention services, and other community-based organizations that work with young people. By broadening the scope of covered providers, the bill aims to enhance child protection efforts by ensuring more comprehensive tracking and reporting of potential abuse or maltreatment across a wider range of service providers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5011