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A 1404

Requires local child protective services to notify appropriate military personnel when a member of the armed forces is the subject of a report of child abuse or maltreatment

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Bendett and 13 co-sponsors

Requires local child protective services to notify military personnel when a service member is the subject of a child abuse report, improving coordination and protection.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · A 1404

Summary of Bill A 1404

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 1404 would require local child protective services (CPS) to notify appropriate military personnel when a member of the armed forces is the subject of a report of child abuse or maltreatment. The goal appears to be to improve coordination between civilian child welfare agencies and military communities to ensure timely awareness and potential protective or supportive actions.

Key Provisions

  • Primary obligation: Local CPS must notify appropriate military personnel whenever a service member is the subject of a report concerning child abuse or maltreatment.
  • Scope and definitions: The bill would define who counts as “appropriate military personnel” and outline the conditions under which notification is required. Specifics (who is notified, timing, method of notification) would be set forth in the bill’s text.
  • Administration: The provision likely interacts with both civilian CPS processes and military command or support structures to facilitate communication and follow-up.

Affected Parties

  • Service members and their families, particularly in households where abuse or maltreatment is alleged.
  • Local child protective services and caseworkers responsible for investigating or handling child abuse reports.
  • Military installations and personnel who would receive notifications, such as command units or family support services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Children and Families.
  • Legislative actions logged: Referred to Children and Families on 2025-01-09 (listed twice in the provided record, reflecting formal committee referral actions).

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Matthew Slater.
  • Notable cosponsors: Scott H. Bendett, Robert Smullen, John Lemondes, Brian Maher, Eric Brown, Angelo J. Morinello, Chris Tague, Scott Gray, Joe DeStefano, Karl Brabenec, David McDonough, Keith Brown, Michael Durso.
  • Related bills (prior or companion): A 6427 and A 2324 (prior-session), with S 5650 listed as a companion in the Senate.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Benefits: Improved information flow between civilian child welfare systems and military communities, potentially enabling faster protection for children and better coordination for service members facing related stress or risk factors.
  • Considerations: Privacy protections, potential implications for service members’ reputations, and ensuring that notifications are accurate and appropriate to avoid unwarranted consequences. The bill’s definitions of “appropriate military personnel” and the notification process would be critical to understand actual practical impact.
  • Implementation: Would require intergovernmental coordination protocols and clear timelines for when notifications must occur, likely with procedures for ensuring compliant and secure communication.

This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s introduction and committee referral. For a full understanding, the full text would clarify definitions, notification mechanics, and any funding or administrative requirements.

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

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