New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6178: Enacts Caylee's law; establishes the crime of failure to report a child's disappearance or death
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6178 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Enacts Caylee's law; establishes the crime of failure to report a child's disappearance or death. Primary sponsor: Karl Brabenec (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts Caylee's law; establishes the crime of failure to report a child's disappearance or death, a class D felony; makes exception where child dies while under the medical care of a licensed physician.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Brabenec | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES