S 5998

  • New York Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • Assembly
  • Governor

Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Abstract

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety; requires the court to appoint an attorney to represent the child when credible allegations of serious risk to the child's safety have been made.

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Apr 07, 2025

Senate

REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES

Mar 04, 2025

Senate

REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

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