New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9778 — Relates to liability of cities and counties for negligence in the placement of a child

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

This bill addresses city and county liability for child placement negligence.

The bill relates to the responsibility of cities and counties regarding the placement of children in their legal custody. It establishes a private right for individuals to seek compensatory damages for negligence.

Summary

Relates to the duty owed by cities and counties to children in the legal custody of such cities and counties with respect to the placement of children; provides a statutory private right of action for compensatory damage.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 9778B

  2. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  3. PRINT NUMBER 9778A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  5. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9778 do?
Relates to the duty owed by cities and counties to children in the legal custody of such cities and counties with respect to the placement of children; provides a statutory private right of action for compensatory damage.
Who sponsors S9778?
S9778 is sponsored by Luis R. Sepúlveda.
What is the current status of S9778?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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