A new bill aims to push the New York City Administration for Children's Services to be more transparent in cases of child abuse and maltreatment.

The effort follows more than two years of NY1 reporting focused on a number of child deaths involving ACS.

The legislation, introduced by Queens Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, adds to existing state law by authorizing the city Department of Investigation to have access to certain records related to youth in the city's care.

Currently, ACS is only compelled to reveal details of an investigation under certain circumstances.

The agency's commissioner has said the law is on his side because Social Services Law 422(a) gives him discretion to keep cases confidential — although in the case of a death, the law says he may reveal facts of the case to the public.

Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi joined Annika Pergament exclusively on "The Rush Hour" Friday to discuss the legislation. 

Tap the video player above to watch the interview.