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Relates to making it a felony to knowingly and intentionally fail to report the death or disappearance of a child
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Felix Ortiz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5859
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to making it a felony to knowingly and intentionally fail to report the death or disappearance of a child
Purpose
This bill creates a felony to knowingly or intentionally fail to report the death or disappearance of a child under the age of 16.
Summary of provisions
Section one adds a new section 260.35 of the Penal Law creating a class D felony for a patient, guardian or person legally charged with the care and custody of a child to knowingly or intentionally fail to report the death or disappearance of a child less than sixteen to law enforcement.
Section two sets an immediate effective date.
Justification
The circumstances surrounding the case involving the death of Caylee Anthony in Florida have states across the nation examining their stat- utes to ensure that the disappearance or death of a child is reported to law enforcement in a timely manner and imposes a penalty if parents fail to contact law enforcement.
If a child is missing or dies, law enforcement needs to commence an investigation as quickly as possible and warrants the full cooperation of the parents or guardian.
Failure to report a child's death or disappearance is an egregious act and the penalty in law should reflect the serious nature of the crime.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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