Establishes a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting abuse that may jeopardize health or welfare.

The bill amends the social services law to mandate the establishment of a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting various forms of abuse. The hotline will operate 24/7, accept anonymous calls, and immediately transmit reports to appropriate state agencies or local social services offices. If a report involves a criminal offense or immediate threat, the hotline will also notify law enforcement and emergency responders. The commissioner is authorized to create rules and regulations to facilitate the hotline's operation.

Establishes a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting abuse that may jeopardize health or welfare.

The bill amends the social services law to mandate the establishment of a statewide, toll-free hotline for reporting various forms of abuse. The hotline will operate 24/7, accept anonymous calls, and immediately transmit reports to appropriate state agencies or local social services offices. If a report involves a criminal offense or immediate threat, the hotline will also notify law enforcement and emergency responders. The commissioner is authorized to create rules and regulations to facilitate the hotline's operation.