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S00899Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Children and Families

Introduced by Monica Martinez, District 4

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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.

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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  2. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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