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NY S 7851

in committee

Enacts "Erin's law", establishing the offense of aggravated murder, abuse, and manslaughter of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse; repealer

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 7851 pass?

Not yet. NY S 7851 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-05-21): RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

What is NY S 7851 about?

Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".

Who sponsors NY S 7851?

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 7851.

Description

Establishes the offense of aggravated murder of a child, aggravated abuse of a child, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated endangering the welfare of a child; requires the recording of calls to the statewide register of child abuse made by mandated reporters; defines "neglected child".

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-05-21 — RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
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Sponsors

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-05-21

    RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

  2. 2025-05-09

    REFERRED TO CODES

    referral-committee

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Official source

https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S7851?summary=&detail=

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