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NY A08248
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Hevesi
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AI Summary
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Removes the requirement for prior approval from the state Department of Social Services before the NYC Department of Investigation can access identifying information about subjects in child abuse/maltreatment reports
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Grants the NYC Department of Investigation access to records relating to children in foster care and child welfare systems for investigations within its legal authority
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Allows the NYC Department of Investigation to access sealed/unfounded child abuse reports when necessary for active investigations, including violations of false reporting laws (Penal Law section 240.50)
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Provides the NYC Department of Investigation access to confidential family assessment and services track records without requiring prior approval from the Justice Center or state oversight agencies
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Permits the NYC Department of Investigation to share obtained records with district attorneys and U.S. attorneys for criminal prosecutions related to its investigations
Legislative Description
Lifts required approvals on the access of information pertaining to children by the New York city department of investigation.
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.293
3/12/2026