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A 105562025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party

Introduced Mar 13, 2026Andrew Hevesi (D-NY)

Summary

Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party; prohibits courts from issuing an order of protection that directs a minor respondent to stay away from the home of a parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent if the respondent would not have an appropriate alternative residence; provides that such a respondent shall have the right to have a guardian ad litem appointed, if appropriate; authorizes suspended judgment in certain cases provided that the respondent participate in a batterer's education program.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Mar 13, 2026

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