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NY A01909
NY A01909Relates to duration of orders of protection in cases involving domestic violence.
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Introduced
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the family court act, the domestic relations law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to orders of protection in cases involving domestic violence
AI Summary
This bill amends the Family Court Act, the Domestic Relations Law, and the Criminal Procedure Law to require that in cases involving domestic violence, an order of protection shall be observed by the petitioner or respondent for a period of no less than five years. The bill also extends the minimum duration of orders of protection in felony convictions from 8 years to 10 years, and in class A misdemeanor convictions from 5 years to 10 years. These changes aim to provide greater protection for victims of domestic violence.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (12)
Peter Abbate (D)*,
Jeffrion Aubry (D)*,
Kevin Cahill (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Aileen Gunther (D)*,
Bill Magnarelli (D)*,
N. Nick Perry (D)*,
Ed Ra (R)*,
David Weprin (D)*,
Ken Zebrowski (D)*,
Colin Schmitt (R),
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 01/05/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A1909 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A01909&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A01909 |
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