N.Y. Social Services Law § 420 – Penalties for failure to report | Midpage
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N.Y. Social Services Law § 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.