New York A04703 clarifies that social worker-client privilege cannot exclude evidence in child protective proceedings.

New York A04703 amends the family court act to clarify that the social worker-client privilege cannot be used to exclude evidence in child protective proceedings and permanency hearings for children placed out of their homes. This change ensures that evidence that would otherwise be admissible can be used in hearings to secure an order of protection. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A04703 clarifies that social worker-client privilege cannot exclude evidence in child protective proceedings.

New York A04703 amends the family court act to clarify that the social worker-client privilege cannot be used to exclude evidence in child protective proceedings and permanency hearings for children placed out of their homes. This change ensures that evidence that would otherwise be admissible can be used in hearings to secure an order of protection. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.