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- Print number 7271a
- Amend (t) and recommit to children and families
- Referred to children and families
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Relates to the duties of child protective services concerning reports of suspected abuse or maltreatment of children who are members of an active duty military family
In Assembly Committee · Children And Families · Sponsor Pamela J. Hunter
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Title of bill
An act to amend the social services law, in relation to the duties of child protective services concerning reports of suspected abuse or maltreatment of children who are members of an active duty military family
Purpose
To require child protective services to report that a perpetrator of suspected child abuse or maltreatment is an active duty member of the military to military officials.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends § 424 of the Social Service Law by adding a new subdivision 6-c, requiring that in cases where the alleged abused or neglected child is a member of an active duty military family a copy of the child protective service report of abuse or maltreatment be forwarded to the department of defense family advocacy program and the military law enforcement agency at the installation where the military member related to the allegedly abused child, is assigned.
Section 2 provides the effective date.
Existing law
Section 424 of the Social Services Law provides the duties of the child protective service concerning reports of abuse or maltreatment. Among these duties are: operating and maintaining a register of all cases of reported child abuse or maltreatment in accordance with this title; giving notice and copies of reports which involve the death of a child to the appropriate district attorney; assessing each report to determine whether it is necessary to give notice of the report to the appropriate local law enforcement entity; upon receipt of such report, convene the appropriate society for the prevention or cruelty to children to conduct an appropriate investigation determining the risk of a child's home environment and the fitness of the persons legally responsible for the child's care and residing with the child; determine within 60 days whether the report is indicated or unfounded; report suspected cases of false reporting to the appropriate law enforcement agency or district attorney; take a child into protective custody when deemed appropriate and in accordance with the Family Court Act.
Other states, including South Carolina have enacted legislation similar to that proposed here, providing requirements for the Department of Social Services to report cases of alleged child abuse and neglect involving a child of an active military family be made to designated military authorities at military installations.
Justification
When it comes to ensuring that children stay safe from abuse and neglect, arming law enforcement with the tools-as well as the knowledge-necessary to protect them is key.
Under current state law, child protective services is not required to identify military families involved with instances of child abuse and neglect to the appropriate military authorities.
Civilian and military law enforcement have a long tradition of working cooperatively, and by directing child protective services to make military authorities aware of these situations, we can help to ensure those charged with protecting children from abuse have the information they need to work together and increase safety.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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