New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8197 — Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings

Last action — Vetoed

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on December 05, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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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. VETOED MEMO.98

  2. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  3. RETURNED TO SENATE

  4. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  5. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.748

  6. SUBSTITUTED FOR A8271

  7. REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  8. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  9. PASSED SENATE

  10. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1655

  11. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  12. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  13. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8197 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 S8197?
S8197 is sponsored by Jabari Brisport.
What is the current status of S8197?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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