Bill > S06962

This bill requires the justice center (a New York state agency responsible for protecting vulnerable populations) to establish enhanced procedures for reporting serious incidents involving potential abuse or harm. Specifically, the bill mandates that certain types of suspicious and unexplained injuries must be immediately referred to 9-1-1 operators. These reportable incidents include a comprehensive list of medical conditions and situations that may indicate potential abuse, such as broken bones, hematomas, open wounds requiring more than minor first aid, black eyes, swollen noses, extreme or questionable bruising, choke marks, burns, individuals found unresponsive, and all deaths. The bill amends the existing executive law to explicitly require these specific reporting protocols, ensuring that potentially dangerous situations involving vulnerable persons are promptly investigated and addressed by emergency services. By requiring immediate reporting of these specific types of injuries and circumstances, the bill aims to increase protection and timely intervention for individuals who may be at risk of abuse or neglect.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6962