Bill > A00312

This bill amends the New York Family Court Act to require that custody orders, whether issued by the Family Court or referred from the Supreme Court, explicitly state whether law enforcement is authorized to remove a child or children in order to comply with and enforce those orders. Specifically, the bill modifies existing provisions in sections 651 and 652 of the Family Court Act to mandate that when courts issue temporary or final custody orders, or when they modify existing custody judgments, they must now include a clear indication of whether law enforcement has the authority to physically remove a child to ensure compliance with the court's order. This new requirement applies to various types of custody proceedings, including those arising from divorce, separation, annulment, or child protection cases, and is intended to provide greater clarity and specificity in custody orders, potentially helping to prevent confusion or disputes about enforcement mechanisms when a custody order is not being followed.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A312