Allows previous investigations in which the subject was indicated for child abuse or maltreatment using a credible evidence standard to be re-examined using a fair preponderance of the evidence standard.
Allows previous investigations in which the subject was indicated for child abuse or maltreatment using a credible evidence standard and in which the subject of the report is a victim of domestic violence and the sole basis for such report is that such subject failed to provide adequate guardianship due to engaging in acts of domestic violence to be re-examined using a fair preponderance of the evidence standard.
Relates to benefits for police officers, correction officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel diagnosed with PTSD by making their injury compensable if it cannot be shown, by a preponderance of evidence, that the PTSD was caused by factors unrelated to their occupation.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central register to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Requires a caller making a report of suspected child abuse or maltreatment to the central register to leave their name and contact information; prohibits the office of children and family services from releasing information identifying a person who made such a report.
Relates to unsealing unfounded child abuse and maltreatment reports upon a court order finding that justice requires the information in such reports is necessary for the determination of charges being investigated by a grand jury or for the purposes of prosecuting a violation of the penal law or otherwise necessary for the furtherance of justice.