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History
- Referred to children and families
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.691
- Referred to children and families
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Relates to the appointment of a child advocate
In Assembly Committee · Children And Families · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4772
Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law and the family court act, in relation to the appointment of a child advocate
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to appoint a child advocate in cases where a child protective services worker and a health professional that has treated the child in response to a reported incident disagree on whether or not an allegation of abuse is founded.
Summary of provisions
This legislation adds a new subdivision 9 to section 421 of the social services law, and amends section 1018 of the Family Court Act.
Justification
Healthcare professionals are trained to, among other things, identify and treat wounds caused as a result of violence or abuse. Testimony offered at a public hearing sponsored by the New York State Assembly in November 2013 highlighted the need for healthcare professionals' medical opinions to play a role in determining whether a reported claim of suspected abuse or neglect is founded or unfounded. This legislation would require a family court judge to appoint a neutral third party as a child advocate in cases where a child protective services worker and the healthcare professional treating the child disagree on the best course of action for the child.
Legislative history
A.9713 (2013-2014)
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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