New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7851 — Enacts "Erin's law", establishing the offense of aggravated murder, abuse, and manslaughter of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse; repealer

Last action — Stricken

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

  2. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7851 do?
Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".
Who sponsors S7851?
S7851 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S7851?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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