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NY S05628

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

12/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts foster youth age 18 and older from criminal history record checks unless their foster or adoptive parent is seeking certification to care for an additional foster youth under age 18
  • Requires foster parents applying for certification renewal to notify any household members over age 18 of background check requirements at least 30 days before a new foster youth under age 18 enters the home
  • Amends Section 378-a of the Social Services Law by adding a new subdivision 3
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that a foster youth who has obtained the age of eighteen shall not be required to receive a criminal history record check unless the youth's foster or adoptive parent or guardian is being certified to care for an additional foster youth who is under the age of eighteen; makes related provisions.

Last Action

VETOED MEMO.181

12/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Codes3/1/2022
Children and Families1/5/2022
Codes5/5/2021
Children and Families3/12/2021

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