New York A01391 requires reporting of suspected child abuse when investigating animal cruelty and vice versa.

New York A01391 amends the social services law to require individuals charged with enforcing laws prohibiting animal cruelty to report suspected child abuse if discovered during their duties. Conversely, those responsible for reporting child abuse must also report suspected animal cruelty. Reports must be made immediately by phone or fax, followed by a written report within 48 hours. The bill also grants immunity from liability for those reporting in good faith.

New York A01391 requires reporting of suspected child abuse when investigating animal cruelty and vice versa.

New York A01391 amends the social services law to require individuals charged with enforcing laws prohibiting animal cruelty to report suspected child abuse if discovered during their duties. Conversely, those responsible for reporting child abuse must also report suspected animal cruelty. Reports must be made immediately by phone or fax, followed by a written report within 48 hours. The bill also grants immunity from liability for those reporting in good faith.