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S 3716

Relates to creating the multi-disciplinary team demonstration program for complex cases of adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Andrew Lanza

New York bill creates multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate investigations of complex adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation cases across agencies and professions.

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Bill Summary · S 3716

Legislative bill overview

S 3716 establishes a demonstration program in New York requiring multi-disciplinary teams to investigate and respond to complex cases of adult abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. The program would coordinate services across agencies and professionals—including social workers, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and financial experts—to create a more integrated approach to protecting vulnerable adults.

Why is this important

Adult abuse cases often fall through cracks when handled by isolated agencies, and financial exploitation particularly requires specialized expertise to identify and prosecute. A coordinated team approach can improve victim outcomes, reduce duplicate investigations, strengthen evidence collection, and ensure faster intervention while vulnerable adults face ongoing harm.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and funding: The bill doesn't specify who funds the demonstration or ongoing operations, raising questions about budget impact and sustainability
  • Scope ambiguity: "Complex cases" is undefined—unclear which cases trigger team involvement versus standard reporting procedures, potentially creating inconsistent application
  • Privacy and data sharing: Multi-agency coordination requires sharing sensitive health, financial, and investigation records; the bill lacks detail on consent requirements and privacy protections
  • Jurisdictional complexity: Coordination between state agencies, local law enforcement, and healthcare systems requires clarification on authority and decision-making hierarchy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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