NY State Senate Bill 2009-S7514

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Apr 16, 2010	referred to finance

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2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Details

Current Committee:: Senate Finance
Law Section:: Children
Versions Introduced in Other Legislative Sessions:: 2011-2012: S2163
2013-2014: S2095
2015-2016: S824
2017-2018: S233

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

                                 BILL NUMBER:  S7514

 TITLE OF BILL :
An act to establish a temporary state commission to study child abuse
prevention and make recommendations for the implementation of child
abuse prevention programs across the state; and providing for the
repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof


 PURPOSE :
Establish a state commission to study child abuse prevention and make
recommendations to the Governor and Legislature

 SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS :
Section 1: It is acknowledged that child abuse is a continuing problem
in New York State and impacts at least 80,000 children each year. The
Legislature finds that the failure to address child abuse through
preventive measures imposes a tremendous cost to society.

Section 2: The "commission of child abuse prevention" is established.

Section 3: Provides that the commission shall consist of thirteen
members, to be appointed as follows: three members by the Governor;
three members by the Temporary President of the Senate; three by the
Speaker of the Assembly; two by the Minority Leader of the senate; and
two by the Minority Leader of the Assembly. The appointed members must

have demonstrated expertise in and experience with the field of child
abuse prevention.  The chairperson and vice-chairperson shall be
elected by a majority of the members of the commission.

Section 4: The members of the commission shall receive no compensation
but are allowed reimbursement for expenses.

Section 5: The commission is allowed to utilize personnel for the
purposes of its functions and possess the powers of a legislative
committee.

Section 6: The commission may undertake studies, inquiries, surveys or
analyses in cooperation with or by agreement with any other public or
private agency.

Section 7: The commission is required to make a report of its findings
to the Governor and legislative leaders within one year after the
effective date of this act.

Section 8: Establishes an effective date

 EXISTING LAW :
None.

 JUSTIFICATION :
Approximately 1,300 children die each year in this country as a result
of child abuse and neglect and many others receive serious injuries.
In New York State, approximately 80,000 children are found to be
maltreated each year.

Child abuse and neglect has been rising across the State and more
resources are expended to treat the consequences including
incarceration, court costs, foster care and more. A study by Prevent
Child Abuse New York estimated these costs to be approximately $2.4
Billion each year, while the amount spent on primary prevention is
less that $30 million.

Tragic cases of child abuse are reported in the press on a regular
basis and while these reports focus on the most horrific cases, most

cases of child abuse are preventable. These cases range from severe
neglect to the explosive shaking of a crying baby.

Research has demonstrated that programs focusing on education and
training of future and new parents are the most practical and
cost-effective means for preventing child abuse and neglect.
Effective prevention programs that promote the safety and well-being
of children and families can reduce the suffering of children, assist
parents in developing better parenting skills and reduce the economic
costs to society. The total financial costs of child abuse and neglect
are quite high, but the benefits or savings from investing in
prevention programs also are quite high.

Many prevention programs address not only child abuse prevention but
other aspects of family dynamics that threaten child and family
well-being. These threats include preventable health conditions such
as low birth weight, infant mortality, drug-addicted babies and more.
These programs often provide referrals, education, expertise, and most
importantly stability for at-risk families.

While a number of these preventive programs have proven to be both
beneficial and cost-effective, they are currently only offered to a
small number of families at risk of abuse and neglect. For example,
home visitation is only available to about 10% to 14% of eligible
families.

By studying the availability of successful prevention programs and the
best way to expand their services to more families at risk, we can
save numerous children from having to endure abuse and neglect while.
saving the state considerable fiscal resources.

 LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
New Bill.

 EFFECTIVE DATE :
Immediately.

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

                            
                    S T A T E   O F   N E W   Y O R K
________________________________________________________________________

                                  7514

                            I N  S E N A T E

                             April 16, 2010
                               ___________

Introduced  by  Sens.  GOLDEN,  PADAVAN, LANZA -- read twice and ordered
  printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance

AN ACT to establish a temporary state commission to  study  child  abuse
  prevention  and  make  recommendations for the implementation of child
  abuse prevention programs across the  state;  and  providing  for  the
  repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

  THE  PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:

  Section 1. Legislative findings. The legislature  hereby  acknowledges
that child abuse is a continuing societal problem in the state affecting
at  least  80,000  children  each  year. In recent years, there has been
research on the long-term effects of child abuse on  the  individual  as
well as society. The vast majority of research has demonstrated that the
consequences  of  child  abuse  are grave, damaging and often spill over
into a person's adult life. Adverse  effects  have  been  identified  in
maltreated children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social develop-
ment.
  Furthermore,  the  legislature finds that the failure to address child
abuse through preventive measures not only harms a million children each
year in this country, it imposes a tremendous cost to society. Like most
states, New York spends  a  considerable  amount  of  fiscal  and  human
resources  to  treat  the  numerous  consequences  of  child  abuse  and
maltreatment. The failure to invest in prevention results in  a  signif-
icantly greater amount of resources needed to treat the outcomes.
  S  2.  A temporary state commission, to be known as the "commission of
child abuse prevention", is hereby established to examine, evaluate  and
make  recommendations  concerning  child abuse prevention efforts in the
state. The commission shall consider the need for additional legislation
as well as a  stable  source  of  funding  for  child  abuse  prevention
programs.  Specific  issues  to  be  addressed  by  the commission shall
include home visitation programs and screening for families at  risk  of
child maltreatment.
  S 3. The commission shall consist of thirteen members, to be appointed
as follows: three members to be appointed by the governor; three members

 EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
                      [ ] is old law to be omitted.

                                                           LBD16822-02-0

S. 7514                             2

to  be appointed by the temporary president of the senate; three members
to be appointed by the speaker  of  the  assembly;  two  members  to  be
appointed  by  the  minority leader of the senate; and two members to be
appointed by the minority leader of the assembly. The members shall have
demonstrated  expertise  in and experience with the field of child abuse
prevention. A chairperson and vice-chairperson of such commission  shall
be elected by the majority of its members, all members being present.
  S  4.  The members of the commission shall receive no compensation for
their services, but shall be allowed their actual and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
  S 5. The commission may employ and at pleasure remove  such  personnel
as  it  may  deem  necessary for the performance of its functions.  Such
commission may meet and hold public and/or private  hearings  within  or
without  the  state,  and  shall  have  all  the powers of a legislative
committee pursuant to the legislative law.
  S 6. For the accomplishment of its purposes, the commission  shall  be
authorized and empowered to undertake any studies, inquiries, surveys or
analyses  it  may deem relevant in cooperation with or by agreement with
any other public or private agency.
  S 7. The commission shall make a report of its findings, including any
recommendations for legislative action as  it  may  deem  necessary  and
appropriate,  to the governor, the temporary president of the senate and
the speaker of the assembly no later than one year after  the  effective
date of this act.
  S  8.  This  act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be
deemed repealed 1 year after such effective date.

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Senate Bill S7514

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Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee

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2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Details

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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Sponsored By

Martin J. Golden

Archive: Last Bill Status - In Senate Committee Finance Committee

co-Sponsors

Frank Padavan

Andrew J. Lanza

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Details

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo

2009-S7514 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf

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