New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S7819 — Relates to proceedings for appointment of a guardian for personal needs or property management

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill establishes timelines and presumes family visitation in guardianship cases.

This bill, known as 'Karilyn's law,' requires courts to schedule guardianship proceedings within ten days and establishes a presumption for family visitation. It aims to streamline the process and support family connections in guardianship cases.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families involved in guardianship cases can expect quicker court proceedings and an assumption of visitation rights.

Summary

Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A3598

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1719

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

  5. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY

  6. REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

Sponsors

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

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S7819 do?
Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.
Who sponsors S7819?
S7819 is sponsored by Cordell Cleare.
What is the current status of S7819?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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