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12 Co-sponsors
History
- Signed chap.262
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- 3rd reading cal.661
- Substituted for S7649
- Referred to mental health and developmental disabilities
- Delivered to senate
- Passed assembly
- Advanced to third reading cal.813
- Reported
- Referred to mental health
Companion bill
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Extends from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2012, the deadline for requests for release of records under Jonathan's law for incidents before May 5, 2007
Senate Floor Calendar · Sponsor Shirley L. Huntley
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A10448
Title of bill
An act to amend Jonathan's law, in relation to release of records pertaining to allegations and investigations of abuse and mistreatment occurring on or after January 1, 2003 and before May 5, 2007
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to ensure the intended implementation of the provisions of Chapter 321 of the Laws of 2008 governing the release of certain records to qualified persons.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill provides a two year extension requiring that requests for release of records under Jonathan's Law for incidents before May 5, 2007, now be submitted on or before December 31, 2012.
Justification
This legislation is to extend the deadline for parents and/or qualified persons to obtain records and documents pertaining to investigations into the abuse and mistreatment of their children.
Prior legislative history
Section 11 of Chapter 24 of the laws of 2007, as amended by chapter 321 of the laws of 2008; extender
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately upon enactment.
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