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NY S08952

NY S08952
Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings by the office of court administration.


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Introduced
05/02/2022
In Committee
05/02/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law and the family court act, in relation to establishing a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings

AI Summary

This bill establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings. Forensic custody reports and evaluations prepared by licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, or social workers to assist the court in child custody or visitation determinations are prohibited during this moratorium. The moratorium will remain in effect until all eleven recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Commission on forensic custody evaluations have been implemented.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (on 05/02/2022)

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