New York Assembly bill in Session 2025-2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 7, 2026.
Relates to the creation of Melinda's Law in relation to the basis for removal of children.
Protects a parent who is a victim of domestic violence from having children removed from their custody if they reported the abuse.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-07 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-01-07 | Latest Action | In Assembly Committee |