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NY A05398
NY A05398Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs presumptions that may be made by the court and admissibility of certain evidence in such cases; requires court officials to take part in training to handle such cases regarding domestic violence and child abuse.
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Introduced
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
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
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs presumptions that may be made by the court and admissibility of certain evidence in such cases; requires court officials to take part in training to handle such cases regarding domestic violence and child abuse.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Kyra's Law", requires the court to prioritize and promote the life and safety of the child when making decisions regarding child custody and visitation. It directs the court to consider certain factors, such as allegations of domestic violence or child abuse, when assessing the best interests of the child. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption that the court shall not award sole or joint custody or unsupervised visitation to a party who jeopardizes the life or safety of the child. Additionally, the bill requires court officials to complete training on handling cases involving domestic violence and child abuse, and prohibits the consideration of certain theories, like parental alienation, in these cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (72)
Andrew Hevesi (D)*,
Thomas Abinanti (D),
Khaleel Anderson (D),
Joe Angelino (R),
Jeffrion Aubry (D),
Brian Barnwell (D),
Didi Barrett (D),
Charles Barron (D),
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Keith Brown (R),
Chris Burdick (D),
Kenny Burgos (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
William Conrad (D),
Vivian Cook (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Michael Cusick (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Inez Dickens (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Steven Englebright (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Mike Fitzpatrick (R),
Mathylde Frontus (D),
Sandy Galef (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jodi Giglio (R),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Steve Hawley (R),
Pamela Hunter (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Kimberly Jean-Pierre (D),
Josh Jensen (R),
Billy Jones (D),
Anna Kelles (D),
Kieran Lalor (R),
Charles Lavine (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Brian Manktelow (R),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
John Mikulin (R),
Angelo Morinello (R),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Dan Quart (D),
Ed Ra (R),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
José Rivera (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Gina Sillitti (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Matt Simpson (R),
Doug Smith (R),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
print number 5398a (on 05/18/2022)
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