Lifts required approvals on the access of information pertaining to children by the New York city department of investigation.

The bill amends the social services law to allow the New York City Department of Investigation to access information concerning reports of child abuse or maltreatment without prior approval. It specifies that such information can be accessed for investigations within the department's legal authority. The bill also outlines conditions under which this information can be disclosed, including to certain officials and agencies involved in child protection and criminal investigations.

Lifts required approvals on the access of information pertaining to children by the New York city department of investigation.

The bill amends the social services law to allow the New York City Department of Investigation to access information concerning reports of child abuse or maltreatment without prior approval. It specifies that such information can be accessed for investigations within the department's legal authority. The bill also outlines conditions under which this information can be disclosed, including to certain officials and agencies involved in child protection and criminal investigations.