Relates to liability of cities and counties for negligence in the placement of a child

This bill amends the Social Services Law and Court of Claims Act to strengthen liability for child welfare agencies. It expands the definition of liable entities to include non-profit contractors and clarifies that these agencies are responsible for the negligent acts of their employees and contract agents. Additionally, the bill makes the new liability rules retroactive, allowing claims to be filed for injuries that occurred before the law's effective date.