NY S08151

Requires designated mandatory reporters (teachers, social workers, healthcare providers, etc.) to report suspected child abuse to law enforcement agencies rather than child protective services when they have reasonable cause to suspect abuse of children under specified age thresholds.

Defines reportable "child abuse" conduct including intentional or reckless infliction of physical injury, conduct creating substantial risk of injury, dissemination of indecent materials to minors, and crimes under Penal Law Articles 130 and 263.

Mandates immediate telephone or facsimile reports to law enforcement followed by written reports within 24 hours; applies Article 23-B of Education Law when allegations involve school employees or volunteers.

Establishes criminal penalties of Class A misdemeanor for willful failure to report and civil liability for knowingly and willfully failing to report; grants immunity from criminal and civil liability for good faith reports made to law enforcement.

Requires review and potential revision of the child abuse reporting form by the Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services to make it appropriate for law enforcement reporting; takes effect 60 days after becoming law.