New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A6194 — Establishes "Kyra's Law"

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  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 February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill mandates courts to prioritize child health and safety in custody decisions.

This legislation requires courts to consider a child's health and safety when determining custody and visitation arrangements. It also directs courts to review information related to allegations of child abuse and domestic violence.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families going through custody disputes will see courts considering children's health and safety as a priority.

Summary

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY S5998C

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.536

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.536

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS

  7. PRINT NUMBER 6194C

  8. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

  9. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

  10. PRINT NUMBER 6194B

  11. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

  12. PRINT NUMBER 6194A

  13. AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY

  14. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

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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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does A6194 do?
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.
Who sponsors A6194?
A6194 is sponsored by Andrew Hevesi.
What is the current status of A6194?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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