· NY legislature · 2025-2026

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

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".

Sponsor

Marianne Buttenschon (D-NY)

Introduced

2025-05-13

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

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