New YorkS 87982025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

Relates to what qualifies as an applicable, timely and relevant issue for no fault separation

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Resolve finances and custody before separation

The law covers no-fault separation when one spouse swears the marriage broke down for at least six months. The court does not grant a separation judgment until all timely, relevant money and custody issues are resolved by the parties or decided by the court and included in the case. Issues can include spousal support (or a waiver), child support, attorney and expert fees and expenses, and custody and visitation for the children of the marriage. The court makes sure these are handled before entering the judgment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Liz Krueger
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 1

Senate vote • 1/13/2026

FLOOR Vote

Yes: 58 • No: 1

committee vote • 1/12/2026

Rules Committee Vote

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

SIGNED CHAP.73
2/13/2026Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
2/13/2026Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
1/28/2026House
PASSED ASSEMBLY
1/28/2026House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.66
1/28/2026House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9496
1/28/2026House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1/13/2026House
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
1/13/2026Senate
PASSED SENATE
1/13/2026Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.28
1/12/2026Senate
REFERRED TO RULES
1/8/2026Senate

Bill Text

Original
1/8/2026
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