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NY S07951
Bill
Status
10/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
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Expands the list of mandatory reporters of child abuse to include employees, volunteers, and agents of corporate entities that have agreements with municipalities to operate homeless shelters
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Adds homeless shelter providers to the definition of "human services professional" under Social Services Law Section 488, subdivision 5-a
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Requires homeless shelter provider entities employing mandated reporters to develop, maintain, and disseminate written policies and procedures addressing mandatory reporting obligations, protective custody provisions, immunity from liability, and penalties for non-reporting
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Mandates that homeless shelter providers establish and implement ongoing training programs for all current and new employees regarding child abuse reporting policies and procedures
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Takes effect immediately, with certain amendments coordinated to align with the effective dates of other 2014 legislation (chapters 126 and 205)
Legislative Description
Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse to include employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality as a homeless shelter provider and the development of procedures related thereto.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
10/22/2014