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NY S00992
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Rolison
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "children at risk" to include infants who test positive for non-prescribed controlled substances in bloodstream or urine, are born drug-dependent, demonstrate withdrawal symptoms, or have conditions attributable to in utero illegal drug exposure
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Requires creation of services and a monitoring program for gestational parents who give birth to children at risk, including identifying risks to the child's wellbeing and suggesting rehabilitative steps for the parent
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Mandates notification to the Office of Children and Family Services if a gestational parent is non-compliant with the monitoring program
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Classifies children of gestational parents who are non-compliant with the required monitoring program as "neglected children" under both the Social Services Law and Family Court Act
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Requires hospitals, child health care providers, day care programs, and other designated agencies to refer infants meeting the expanded "children at risk" definition to early intervention officials within two working days
Legislative Description
Relates to care and protection of children; adds to the definition of children at risk infants who test positive for a controlled substance not prescribed by a physician, in their bloodstream or urine, are born dependent on such drugs or who demonstrate drug withdrawal symptoms, or who have been diagnosed with a condition attributable to in utero exposure to illegal drugs.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DISABILITIES
1/7/2026