NY A06253

Requires mandated reporters to immediately notify 911 and law enforcement when a crime may have been committed against a patient receiving developmental disability services, removing the previous three working day reporting window.

Mandates immediate notification to 911 for crimes involving employee misconduct causing physical injury, unauthorized sexual contact, endangerment of incompetent or disabled persons, or any felony, with law enforcement contact required immediately rather than within 24 hours.

Requires administrators and chief executive officers of other service providers to be notified of alleged crimes and to ensure 911 was contacted as soon as possible.

Prohibits retaliation, suspension, or termination of employees, volunteers, or officials who report allegations of abuse, neglect, maltreatment, improper restraints or seclusion, or suspicious acts.

Subjects persons who retaliate against whistleblowers to termination and removes their eligibility for absolute or qualified immunity in civil liability lawsuits.