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BILL NUMBER:A9491
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to the establishment of a task force to examine the inequities within the New York state child support system
Purpose
This bill establishes a task force to examine the inequities within the New York state child support system.
Summary of provisions
Section 1- The social services law is amended by adding a new section 24.
Section 2- Contains effective date.
Justification
The office of children and family services, in consultation with any agency or authority as the commissioner of such office deems necessary, shall establish a task force to examine the inequities within New York State child support system. The task force will enforce the proper procedures outlined by the appropriate authority, including, but not limited to, procedures and rights of parties, enforcement and collection and accountability by parents receiving child support. This task force would help educate and enforce the appropriate and required duties of each party when dealing with the welfare of the child. This legislation would make negligence of duties an unjustifiable reason for not properly taking care of the child, along with assisting the child with all legal requirements that are specifically noted. PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect June 1, 2010. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed by January 1, 2010.
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