New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5579 — Relates to acts of domestic violence committed in the presence of children

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Creates an automatic class E felony on the first offense for committing an act of domestic violence in the presence of children.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES

  3. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does A5579 do?
Creates an automatic class E felony on the first offense for committing an act of domestic violence in the presence of children.
Who sponsors A5579?
A5579 is sponsored by Joseph Sempolinski.
What is the current status of A5579?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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