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CUOMO SIGNS LULU AND LEO’S LAW TO PROTECT CHILDREN

(August 16, 2018) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed Lulu and Leo’s Law (A.11125-A/S.9070-A) to establish the crime of misrepresentation by, or on behalf of, a caregiver for children. The legislation was prompted by the murders of Lucia and Leo Krim by their nanny who included false information on her application to become their caregiver.

Kevin Krim said, “Marina and I want to thank Governor Cuomo for signing Lulu & Leo’s Law. We hired the woman who murdered our children based on a deliberate set of lies. Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s support and the hard work of sponsors Assemblyman Otis, Senator Lanza and their co-sponsor, there is now a strong deterrent to that kind of deception. We’re honored and grateful that Lulu and Leo’s powerful legacy includes protecting vulnerable children, parents, guardians and caregivers.”

“No parent should fear harm to their children by the very people entrusted to protect them,” Governor Cuomo said. “As the father of three daughters, I cannot imagine the horror and the heartbreak experienced by the Krim family and while nothing can erase that, I’m proud to sign this law that will help protect New York children and provide some peace of mind to their parents and loved ones.”

Lulu and Leo’s Law establishes the crime of an individual intentionally making a false written statement about themselves or another person while they are being considered for employment, or while under employment as a caregiver to a parent or guardian of a child or children, or the agent of a parent or guardian.

NYS LAW PROHIBITS CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 FROM USING INDOOR TANNING FACILITIES

(August 16, 018) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation (A.07218/S.5585-A), banning children under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning facilities.

“We have long known the dangers of indoor tanning and the devastating health risks that go along with prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays,” Governor Cuomo said. “By further limiting our children from exposing themselves to this health risk, we can stop the spread of preventable disease and help save lives.”

Under current law, children age 17 and over are permitted to use indoor tanning facilities without parental consent, significantly increasing the risk for skin cancer among this population. This bill will prohibit children under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning facilities in an effort to protect additional individuals from the harmful effects of UV exposure.

Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee said, “As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Children and Families, protecting our children’s health and safety is a top priority. By prohibiting 17-year-olds from using tanning facilities, my bill will help prevent these children from making uninformed decisions, and reduce the serious and sometimes deadly health risks that have been well documented by medical experts. I thank the Governor for supporting and signing my bill into law and for his commitment to the wellbeing of all New Yorkers.”