New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York S 4994

Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings

Introduced
In committee
Passed Senate
Passed House
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)

Cosponsors (6)

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)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings by the office of court administration.

Text versions

S4994

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
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Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
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