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A 6380

Relates to expanding the persons responsible for reporting cases of suspected child abuse

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Latrice Walker

Expands New York's mandatory child abuse reporting requirements to include additional professional categories, increasing reporting obligations across multiple industries.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · A 6380

Legislative bill overview

Assembly Bill A 6380 expands New York's mandatory child abuse reporting requirements by adding new categories of professionals and individuals who must report suspected child abuse to authorities. The bill broadens the existing list of "mandated reporters" beyond the current scope of educators, healthcare providers, and social workers to include additional personnel who may encounter at-risk children.

Why is this important

Child abuse reporting laws depend on adult witnesses recognizing and reporting suspected harm. Expanding the pool of mandatory reporters can increase the likelihood that warning signs are documented and investigated by child protective services. However, this also affects workplace compliance obligations and liability for covered individuals and their employers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope creep concerns: Critics may argue the expansion is too broad, potentially creating reporting obligations for individuals without direct child contact or sufficient training to reliably identify abuse
  • False report liability: New mandated reporters might face increased legal exposure; conversely, protections for good-faith reporting may need clarification
  • Implementation costs: Expanded training and administrative requirements for employers across various industries could impose unfunded mandates on public and private sectors
  • Privacy and consent issues: Questions about how reporting affects employer-employee relationships and whether expanded reporting should require parental/guardian notice first

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

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