New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S10654 — Relates to controlling and abusive litigation

Last action — In Senate Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Imposes penalties for abusive litigation related to domestic violence cases.

This bill establishes penalties for individuals who engage in litigation against former partners after committing domestic violence. It aims to address situations where such litigation is conducted in bad faith and to protect victims.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could provide additional protection to victims of domestic violence within family legal disputes.

Summary

Establishes penalties where a party is found to be engaged in controlling and abusive litigation against another where they have committed an act of domestic violence against the other party and in bad faith such person advances or continues litigation against the party who is the victim of the domestic violence.

Bill Text

Action History

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S10654 do?
Establishes penalties where a party is found to be engaged in controlling and abusive litigation against another where they have committed an act of domestic violence against the other party and in bad faith such person advances or continues litigation against the party who is the victim of the domestic violence.
Who sponsors S10654?
S10654 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S10654?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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