Bill > A07158

This bill modifies New York's criminal procedure law to establish the "Chance to Help Notification Act," which requires police officers to immediately notify parents or legal guardians when a youth is arrested or issued an appearance ticket. The bill defines a "youth" as specified in section 720.10 of the criminal procedure law and introduces an important exception: if the youth is not a juvenile offender and notifying a parent would potentially endanger the youth's health or safety, the police officer is not required to make the notification. The legislation applies to scenarios involving arrests of juvenile offenders, adolescent offenders, and other youths, mandating that parents be informed of the arrest location and provide context around the incident. By adding this notification requirement, the bill aims to ensure parents are aware of their child's legal situation while also providing a safety mechanism that allows officers to withhold notification if doing so could put the youth at risk. The bill will take effect on the first day of January following its passage into law.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7158