New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 726: Relates to requiring that attorneys be available to parents of minors and requiring that all interactions with children by child protective services and the administration for children's services are videotaped

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Plain-language summary

A 726 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to requiring that attorneys be available to parents of minors and requiring that all interactions with children by child protective services and the administration for children's services are videotaped. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic).