NYC Council Introduction 449

intro.nyc/0449-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Provide certain information to parents and other persons legally responsible for the care of children who are the subject of reports of child abuse or maltreatment.
Status: Committee Committee on Children and Youth
Sponsored by Althea V. Stevens
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would require child protective specialists, when conducting an investigation of a report of child abuse or maltreatment, to provide certain information verbally upon first making contact with parents or other persons legally responsible for the care of children who are the subject of such reports.