New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A4362 — Relates to liability of cities and counties for negligence in the placement of a child

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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Prognosis

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In plain language

The bill addresses city and county liability for placement-related negligence concerning children in their custody.

This legislation establishes the duty of care owed by cities and counties regarding the placement of children in their custody. It also provides a private right of action for those seeking compensatory damages due to 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 4362C

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

  3. PRINT NUMBER 4362B

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  5. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 4362A

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

  8. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A4362 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 A4362?
A4362 is sponsored by Linda Rosenthal.
What is the current status of A4362?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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