New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8271 — Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings regarding violations of orders of child support and to establish paternity or parentage in the family court.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S8197

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.748

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.748

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  8. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8271 do?
Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings regarding violations of orders of child support and to establish paternity or parentage in the family court.
Who sponsors A8271?
A8271 is sponsored by Maritza Davila.
What is the current status of A8271?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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