N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 420

Current through 2024 NY Law Chapters 1-49, 52, and 61-114

Section 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.