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NY A06804
NY A06804Provides that court records in a proceeding under articles 77, 78 and 81 of the mental hygiene law shall not be perused, examined, disclosed, taken or copied by any other person than a party, the attorney or counsel of a party, the guardian, the court evaluator or the court examiner except by order of the court.
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to disclosure of the records of court proceedings
AI Summary
This bill amends the New York Mental Hygiene Law to restrict access to court records in proceedings related to guardianship (specifically under Article 81). Under the new provisions, court records can only be perused, examined, disclosed, taken, or copied by specific parties, which include the direct party to the case, their attorney, the guardian, court evaluator, or court examiner. Any other person seeking to access these records must obtain a court order first. The bill aims to protect the privacy of individuals involved in guardianship proceedings, particularly those who may be alleged to be incapacitated. The law will apply retroactively to past, present, and future proceedings under Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law, with the understanding that county clerks will make a reasonable effort to identify and limit access to relevant records. The act takes effect immediately and is designed to provide additional confidentiality and protection for individuals involved in these sensitive legal proceedings.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (36)
Judy Griffin (D)*,
Joe Angelino (R),
Andrea Bailey (R),
Didi Barrett (D),
Anil Beephan Jr. (R),
Scott Bendett (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Harry Bronson (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Sarah Clark (D),
Bill Conrad (D),
Charles Fall (D),
Jeff Gallahan (R),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Bill Magnarelli (D),
John McDonald (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Demond Meeks (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Phil Palmesano (R),
Amy Paulin (D),
Stacey Pheffer Amato (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Matt Slater (R),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Chris Tague (R),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Kalman Yeger (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
referred to judiciary (on 03/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6804 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06804&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06804 |
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