S 5998

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: June 5, 2026.

Establishes "Kyra's Law".

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-5998
Session 2025-2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Ways And Means
Senate passed_lower 2026-06-05
Family / Children
Summary

Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.

Sponsor
James Skoufis
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-03-04 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-05 Status passed_lower
2026-06-05 Latest Action Passed Assembly
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