Bill > S08602

This bill, known as the "Supporting Families Together Act," seeks to remove certain legal provisions related to mandated reporters in the social services law. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 420 and Subdivision 3 of Section 491 of the social services law, which likely contained civil and criminal penalties for mandated reporters. Mandated reporters are typically professionals like teachers, doctors, and social workers who are legally required to report suspected cases of child abuse or neglect. By repealing these sections, the bill appears to be eliminating potential legal consequences for mandated reporters who may have previously faced penalties for their reporting (or potentially non-reporting) of certain situations. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, signaling an urgent or time-sensitive change to the existing legal framework surrounding mandated reporting in the state of New York.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8602