2025-2026 Regular SessionNew York Legislature

S05998

Legislative Summary

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety; requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made.

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Bill History

3/4/2025
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Senate
4/7/2025
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES
Senate

Roll Call Votes

Senate Judiciary Committee Vote
4/7/2025
19
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED