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NY S04421

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Nathalia Fernandez

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows a social worker or informal caregiver to provide emotional support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings
  • Support person may accompany the witness for any type of offense (removes previous limitation to specific crime categories)
  • Requires district attorney consent before support person may be present
  • Support person must take an oath to keep grand jury proceedings confidential and cannot answer questions or otherwise participate
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to permitting support to a vulnerable elderly person testifying in grand jury proceedings; allows a social worker or informal caregiver to accompany a vulnerable elderly person testifying in a grand jury proceeding, concerning any type of offense, provided that the district attorney consents.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes6/6/2024
Codes2/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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