New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 9778
Relates to liability of cities and counties for negligence in the placement of a child
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democratic)
Cosponsors (5)
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
- Nathalia Fernandez (Democratic)
- Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
- Julia Salazar (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 19, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 9778B - May 19, 2026 · Senate
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 9778A - Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Apr 6, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES