New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9498 — Relates to the establishment of a statewide supervised visitation initiative to support safe and structured parenting time

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

Establishes a statewide supervised visitation initiative for safe parenting time.

This bill directs the creation of a statewide initiative to provide supervised visitation services, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and affordable. It aims to support safe parenting time for families with specific needs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This initiative provides a structured and safe environment for families to engage in visitation.

Summary

Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A65B

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1407

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

  5. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does S9498 do?
Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.
Who sponsors S9498?
S9498 is sponsored by Shelley Mayer.
What is the current status of S9498?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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