Expands the list of mandated reporters of suspected child abuse to include employees of shelters for minors.

New York State Senate bill S01319 amends the social services law to expand the list of mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. The bill requires employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality as a tier II facility or any other shelter providing temporary housing to persons under the age of 18 to report suspected child abuse. This addition aims to ensure that more individuals who interact with minors in shelters are obligated to report any suspicions of abuse or maltreatment.

Expands the list of mandated reporters of suspected child abuse to include employees of shelters for minors.

New York State Senate bill S01319 amends the social services law to expand the list of mandated reporters of suspected child abuse. The bill requires employees, volunteers, or agents of any corporate entity having an agreement with a municipality as a tier II facility or any other shelter providing temporary housing to persons under the age of 18 to report suspected child abuse. This addition aims to ensure that more individuals who interact with minors in shelters are obligated to report any suspicions of abuse or maltreatment.