Bill > S05650

This bill amends the New York Social Services Law to enhance communication between child protective services and military authorities regarding child abuse and maltreatment reports involving military personnel. Specifically, the bill requires local child protective services to determine if a subject of a child abuse or maltreatment report is a member of or associated with the United States Armed Forces, and if so, mandates that they notify and send a copy of the report to the Secretary of the Department of Defense. The legislation also allows military law enforcement personnel to inquire about and receive information from the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment regarding whether a member of the armed forces is the subject of an indicated report. Additionally, the bill expands existing protocols for reporting and investigating child abuse cases to include military law enforcement alongside local law enforcement, ensuring that appropriate military authorities are informed about potential child abuse or maltreatment involving service members. This change aims to improve communication and collaboration between child protective services and military agencies in addressing potential child abuse cases.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5650