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- Referred to children and families
- Referred to children and families
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Requires firefighters to report child abuse or maltreatment
In Assembly Committee · Children And Families · Sponsor William Scarborough
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to the mandatory reporting by firefighters of child abuse or maltreatment
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill would require firefighters to report child abuse or maltreatment to social services upon the determination of abuse or maltreatment of a child.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would add firefighters to the list of mandated reporters of child abuse or maltreatment.
Justification
The current mandated list of reporters of child abuse or maltreatment includes various civil servants, including emergency medical technicians and police officers. These individuals are often present upon scenes of domestic discontent, and as such, are usually witness to cases of abuse. Firefighters fall into this category as well, present upon scenarios involving the neglect of a child, although current law does not require them to report such mistreatment. By amending the Social Services Law to include this important category of emergency response workers, it can be assured that more cases of maltreatment are reported.
Prior legislative history
2003-2004: A6158 (Scarborough) referred to children and families 2005-2006: A8621 (Scarborough) substituted for S2413 passed Assembly and Senate; delivered to Governor and vetoed (memo. 81) 2007-2008: A2530 (Scarborough) passed Assembly; delivered to Senate
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
One year after becoming law.
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