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NY S09424

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jabari Brisport

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows release of unfounded child abuse or maltreatment reports to researchers engaged in bona fide research purposes under New York Social Services Law
  • Prohibits disclosure of identifying information about report subjects and other named persons unless absolutely essential to the research purpose
  • Requires prior approval from the department before any identifying information can be shared with researchers
  • Applies to both standard unfounded reports (Section 422) and family assessment and services track records (Section 427-a)
  • Takes effect 30 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Removes certain restrictions on the release of unfounded reports of alleged abuse or maltreatment reports for persons engaged in a bona fide research purpose.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Children and Families3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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