# New York A 5927: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children

New York A 5927, Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children, is a 2025-2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Patrick J. Carroll (Democratic); status signed, last action 2025-08-07 (SIGNED CHAP.214) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: New York A 5927
- State: New York
- Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
- Title: Extends the effectiveness of certain provisions of chapter 329 of the laws of 2009, relating to removing special powers granted to the society for the prevention of cruelty to children
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-02-25
- Last action: 2025-08-07, SIGNED CHAP.214
- Sponsor: Patrick J. Carroll (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, RULES
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (207 yes, 0 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Limits on child welfare society powers extended: benefit, low. The law extends limits on special powers granted to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Sections 8 and 10 of the 2009 law now expire on August 11, 2027, instead of August 11, 2025. The extension takes effect immediately. It provides no direct household payment or benefit.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Patrick J. Carroll (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-06-09 | Senate | FLOOR Vote | pass | 62 | 0 |   |
| 2025-04-30 | House | Assembly floor vote | pass | 145 | 0 |   |

## Actions (14)

- 2025-08-07: SIGNED CHAP.214 (House)
- 2025-08-04: DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR (House)
- 2025-06-09: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: PASSED SENATE (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: 3RD READING CAL.1547 (Senate)
- 2025-06-09: SUBSTITUTED FOR S7533 (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (Senate)
- 2025-04-30: DELIVERED TO SENATE (House)
- 2025-04-30: PASSED ASSEMBLY (House)
- 2025-04-30: ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.162 (House)
- 2025-04-30: RULES REPORT CAL.162 (House)
- 2025-04-30: REPORTED (House)
- 2025-04-29: REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES (House)
- 2025-02-25: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (House)

## Bill text

- Original, 2025-02-25: [PDF](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A5927)

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## Sources
- [Original (PDF)](https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2025/A5927)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NY-A5927-2025 (as of 2026-10-15).