"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."
"As a mother, I know how important it is to be able to trust individuals with caring for your children," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "Caregivers are supposed to protect our children from harm, and no parent should have to experience any misrepresentation or mistrust by those who are tasked to keep them safe. This legislation will help to ensure that caregivers are honest about their background and assure parents that their children are in good hands."
"As a mother, I know how important it is to be able to trust individuals with caring for your children," said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul. "Caregivers are supposed to protect our children from harm, and no parent should have to experience any misrepresentation or mistrust by those who are tasked to keep them safe. This legislation will help to ensure that caregivers are honest about their background and assure parents that their children are in good hands."
"This important legislation closes a gap in the law by
establishing a legal duty that representations on behalf of a caregiver for
children in the home be accurate. Thanks goes to Governor Cuomo, both houses of
the legislature and the advocacy of Kevin and Marina Krim for protecting the
safety of children with this new law," said Assemblyman Steven Otis who
sponsored the bill in the Assembly.
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."
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.
