What's happening
This bill extends the expiration date for certain provisions related to the removal of special powers from child protection societies from 2019 to 2021.
Why it matters
Extending the expiration date allows the state more time to assess the effects of removing special powers from child protection societies. This can impact how child protection cases are handled and whether non-governmental organizations retain certain authorities.
The bill affects which organizations can intervene in child welfare cases, potentially shifting more responsibility to government agencies. This could change the balance between public oversight and private involvement in child protection.
By delaying the repeal of specific provisions, the legislation ensures continuity in current child welfare procedures, avoiding abrupt changes that could disrupt ongoing cases or services.
The amendment signals ongoing legislative review of child protection laws, suggesting that policymakers are still considering the best approach to safeguarding children and regulating private societies’ roles.
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Extend Child Protection Limits
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Senator · Senate District 38
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History
- Substituted by A6593
- Ordered to third reading cal.1327
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to children and families
Companion bill
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Extend Child Protection Limits
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5500
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 3, 2019
Introduced by Sen. CARLUCCI -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Children and Families
AN ACT to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, amending the family court act and the social services law relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, in relation to the effectiveness of the provisions thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 14 of chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, amending the family court act and the social services law relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, as amended by chapter 97 of the laws of 2017, is amended to read as follows:
§ 14. This act shall take effect immediately; provided that the provisions of sections eight and ten of this act shall expire August 11, [2019] 2021 and section thirteen of this act shall expire December 31, 2017, when upon such dates the provisions of such sections shall be deemed repealed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD10480-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, amending the family court act and the social services law relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, in relation to the effectiveness of the provisions thereof
Purpose
This bill will extend the operations for the Rockland Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children for two years until August 11, 2021.
Summary of specific provisions
Section one of the bill amends chapter 97 of the laws of 2017 to extend the expiration for two years in relation to the Rockland County SPCC until August 11, 2021.
Section two sets forth an immediate effective date.
Justification
In 2009, the legislature disbanded all Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Children (SPCC) organizations in the state except for chap- ters in Erie and Rockland County. They were exempt from the law because they both operate in a cooperative manner with local governments, Erie County has since ceased operation as of 2017. This bill recognizes the continued efforts of the Rockland County SPCC in assisting local police departments to prevent underage alcohol and tobacco sales, by providing a two-year extension so that the County's SPCC, which has provided an invaluable service for many years, may continue to thwart such sales.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal impact for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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