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A 1669

Requires the reporting and monitoring of a minor whose parent, legal guardian or care-giver of a minor is arrested or taken into custody

2025 Regular Session Introduced by William Colton and 4 co-sponsors

Requires authorities to report and monitor a minor whenever a parent or caregiver is arrested, aiming to protect the child's welfare through law enforcement and child services.

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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Bill Summary · A 1669

Summary of Bill A 1669

Title and Purpose

  • Title: A 1669 — Requires the reporting and monitoring of a minor whose parent, legal guardian or caregiver of a minor is arrested or taken into custody.
  • Purpose: The bill aims to establish reporting and monitoring requirements to protect the welfare of a minor when the child’s parent, legal guardian, or caregiver is arrested or taken into custody. The exact mechanisms (which agencies report, how monitoring occurs, and by whom) would be defined in the text of the bill.

Key Provisions (as proposed)

  • Reporting: When a parent, guardian, or caregiver is arrested or taken into custody, designated authorities would be required to report the incident and provide information relevant to the child’s welfare.
  • Monitoring: The bill would establish procedures to monitor the minor’s well-being during the period of the caregiver’s absence or detention, with the goal of ensuring safety, stability, and access to needed support.
  • Coordination: Provisions are expected to involve coordination among law enforcement, child welfare agencies, and other relevant entities to respond to the child’s needs.
  • Safeguards: Measures to protect the child’s best interests and privacy would be anticipated, though specifics would be set forth in the full text.

(Note: The exact statutory language detailing agencies, timelines, thresholds, and enforcement is not provided in the summary materials available.)

Affected Parties and Stakeholders

  • Minors whose parent/guardian/caregiver is arrested or detained.
  • Parents, guardians, or caregivers facing arrest or custody issues.
  • Law enforcement agencies handling arrests and detentions.
  • Child welfare and protective services agencies.
  • Schools and other entities that interact with the child (potentially for reporting or welfare monitoring).
  • Judicial and family court systems involved in custody and support considerations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Children and Families.
  • Legislative Actions: The bill was referred to Children and Families on January 10, 2025 (listed twice in the record, likely reflecting a formal transmission within the committee process).

Sponsors and Related Legislation

  • Primary Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal
  • Cosponsors: Andrew Hevesi, William Colton, Maritza Davila, Vivian Cook
  • Related Bills (prior sessions): A 830, A 8716, A 4204, A 644, A 1361, A 555
  • Senate Companion: S 1365 (listed as a companion bill)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive Impacts: Improved safety and stability for minors during a caregiver’s arrest or custody event; clearer lines of communication between law enforcement, child welfare, and schools; potential reduction in crisis-related harm to children.
  • Administrative Considerations: Implementation would require clear reporting channels, defined roles, and safeguards for privacy and family rights; potential workload for agencies and early coordination requirements.
  • Areas to Watch: How the monitoring is defined (duration, scope, and criteria for ongoing involvement), who bears responsibility for monitoring, and how findings influence custody, school placement, or additional services.

This summary provides an overview based on the bill’s stated title, sponsor information, and committee status. For a complete understanding, the full text of A 1669 would detail the precise procedures, agencies, and timelines envisioned by the sponsors.

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

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