New York S08778 requires callers to provide their name and contact information when reporting suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the statewide.

New York S08778 mandates that callers to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment must provide their name and contact information. If a caller declines to provide this information, the central register must connect them with a supervisor. The bill also ensures that the caller's identity and contact information are not released without a court order, except for mandated reporters. The central register must immediately notify local child protective services of any report involving allegations of abuse, sexual abuse, or the death of a child.

New York S08778 requires callers to provide their name and contact information when reporting suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the statewide.

New York S08778 mandates that callers to the statewide central register of child abuse and maltreatment must provide their name and contact information. If a caller declines to provide this information, the central register must connect them with a supervisor. The bill also ensures that the caller's identity and contact information are not released without a court order, except for mandated reporters. The central register must immediately notify local child protective services of any report involving allegations of abuse, sexual abuse, or the death of a child.