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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 55
Social Services
ARTICLE 6
Children
TITLE 6
Child Protective Services
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Immunity from liability
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Responsibility of the office
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SECTION 420
Penalties for failure to report
Social Services (SOS) CHAPTER 55, ARTICLE 6, TITLE 6
§ 420. Penalties for failure to report. 1. Any person, official or
institution required by this title to report a case of suspected child
abuse or maltreatment who willfully fails to do so shall be guilty of a
class A misdemeanor.

2. Any person, official or institution required by this title to
report a case of suspected child abuse or maltreatment who knowingly and
willfully fails to do so shall be civilly liable for the damages
proximately caused by such failure.