New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6716: Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6716 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents. Primary sponsor: Gary Pretlow (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to chemical testing for prospective foster parents; includes, but is not limited to drug and alcohol testing; authorizes office of children and family services to issue random chemical testing, including but not limited to, drug testing, to foster parents.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Pretlow | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“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 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES