New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 1667
Prohibits certain forensic child custody evaluators from appearing as an expert witness in family court
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (7)
- Cordell Cleare (Democratic)
- Leroy Comrie (Democratic)
- Jeremy Cooney (Democratic/Working Families)
- Liz Krueger (Democratic/Working Families)
- Anthony H. Palumbo (Republican)
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
- Robert Rolison (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Prohibits forensic child custody evaluators who have been terminated for cause from appearing as an expert witness in family court custody and visitation proceedings.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 8:12 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jun 10, 2025 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Jan 7, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Jan 7, 2026 · House
DIED IN ASSEMBLY - Jun 10, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1730 - Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES - Jan 13, 2025 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES