The good news is that there are drug testing laws that allow us to identify drug addicts and get them the help they may need before they can cause too much damage. New York’s drug testing laws are constantly changing, and they’re going to be significantly different than they have been in the past. Let’s take a closer look. CPS/Child Protective Services Drug Testing Laws In New York First and foremost, it’s important to understand the laws that are already in place that allow drug testing in situations involving cases of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. New York State’s Child Protective Services Act (1973) is the law that governs child protection cases. It does so by providing for the mandatory testing of any individuals who have been determined to have abused or neglected a child under their care. That means that those individuals who are determined to be unfit from the very beginning might be subject to drug testing. Although New York’s CPS drug testing laws are stringent, th