New YorkA 84072025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

Relates to requiring certain records checks in child custody proceedings; repealer

Sponsored By: Charles Lavine (Democratic)

Became Law

JUDICIARYRULESCHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Safety checks for custody in protection cases

When a court decides custody while an order of protection is active, it must first review safety records. The court checks the sex offender registry, the statewide orders‑of‑protection registry, related Family Court Article 10 decisions, and any Family Court warrants. This applies when custody may go to either parent or a close relative within the second degree. The law also clarifies this section does not let the court place a child in foster care or an institution. One paragraph in this section is repealed. These changes apply starting 30 days after the law became law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Charles Lavine
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 58 • No: 0

House vote • 6/10/2025

FLOOR Vote