New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A10556 — Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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  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 March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill addresses orders of protection for minors living with guardians.

The bill prohibits courts from issuing orders that remove minors from their homes if they lack alternative residences. It also allows for the appointment of a guardian ad litem for minors and includes provisions for suspended judgment if the minor attends a batterer's education program.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with minors may benefit from more stable housing situations and legal protections during conflicts.

Summary

Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party; prohibits courts from issuing an order of protection that directs a minor respondent to stay away from the home of a parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent if the respondent would not have an appropriate alternative residence; provides that such a respondent shall have the right to have a guardian ad litem appointed, if appropriate; authorizes suspended judgment in certain cases provided that the respondent participate in a batterer's education program.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  2. 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)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A10556 do?
Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party; prohibits courts from issuing an order of protection that directs a minor respondent to stay away from the home of a parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent if the respondent would not have an appropriate alternative residence; provides that such a respondent shall have the right to have a guardian ad litem appointed, if appropriate; authorizes suspended judgment in certain cases provided that the respondent participate in a batterer's education program.
Who sponsors A10556?
A10556 is sponsored by Andrew Hevesi.
What is the current status of A10556?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced March 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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