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NY A04681

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Philip Palmesano

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Social Services Law section 368-a to require state reimbursement of full amounts expended by local social services districts for document management software designed specifically for child welfare
  • Applies to software used to provide services for children subject to abuse, neglect, or other maltreatment
  • Defines "document management software" as a database application using advanced document capture, storage, and retrieval technology to establish a paperless environment both within agencies and in the field
  • Requires counties that previously purchased such software to provide adequate documentation including receipts detailing the purchase for state reimbursement eligibility
  • Directs state to disburse grants from the general fund for this purpose, effective immediately

Legislative Description

Reimburses counties who have purchased or will purchase document management software designed specifically for the child welfare industry.

Last Action

held for consideration in children and families

6/5/2018

Committee Referrals

Children and Families4/25/2018
Social Services2/3/2017

Full Bill Text

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