Bill > S07451

This bill amends the New York Domestic Relations Law to prohibit judges from considering a parent's gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or sex when determining child custody, and specifically prevents courts from barring a parent from undergoing gender reassignment. The legislation adds a new paragraph to existing law that explicitly instructs courts not to use these personal characteristics as factors in custody decisions and removes any judicial ability to prevent a parent from transitioning. By doing so, the bill aims to protect the parental rights of individuals who are transgender or in the process of gender reassignment, ensuring that their gender identity or transition cannot be used against them in child custody proceedings. The law would take effect immediately upon passage, signaling an intent to quickly implement these protections for parents undergoing gender reassignment.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7451