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- Referred to children and families
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BILL NUMBER:S1962
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to requiring that medical records of children who have been reported as abused or maltreated be released to the child protective services
Purpose/summary of provisions
Provide for immediate availability to investigate hospital records for the fulfillment of Social Services Obligations and responsibilities to an abused child. Makes specific records that can be released without subpoena. A sworn statement by a local department head of a Social Services Department would be sufficient cause to release medical records in the case of an abused child. Such records shall have the names of the alleged abusers deleted and shall be kept confidential.
Existing law
Amends the Social Services Law by adding a new section.
Justification
Instances where an abused child is hospitalized, and the Social Services caseworker finds it necessary to review the hospital records in conjunction with the investigation.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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