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NY A01234
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Bing
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 240 of the Domestic Relations Law to add a new subdivision 6
- Prohibits judges from using a parent's gender reassignment as a basis to deny child custody
- Prevents courts from requiring parents to refrain from gender reassignment as a condition of receiving custody
- Applies to all custody determinations where judges must decide the best interests of the child
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prevents a judge from considering a parent's option to undergo gender reassignment when making a determination in a child custody case, and provides that the judge may not require the parent to refrain from undergoing such gender reassignment as a condition of custody.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/5/2011
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/5/2011
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