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NY S08855

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Patricia Fahy

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for endangering the welfare of a child by tolling the limitation period until the child victim reaches age 23
  • Adds "endangering the welfare of a child" under Penal Law § 260.10(1) to the list of offenses with extended limitation periods for child victims
  • Limitation period can also begin when the offense is reported to law enforcement or the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment, whichever occurs earlier
  • Aligns this offense with existing tolling provisions for sexual offenses, incest, and use of a child in sexual performance committed against minors
  • Introduced by Senator Fahy and referred to the Senate Codes Committee; takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Tolls the statute of limitations for endangering the welfare of a child until such child reaches the age of twenty-three.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/9/2026

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