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NY S07861

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/26/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eric Adams

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from awarding custody or visitation to a parent convicted of rape in the first, second, or third degree when the child was conceived as a result of that rape.

  • Applies the custody prohibition across all custody determination proceedings in Supreme Court and Family Court under the Domestic Relations Law.

  • Requires courts to order restitution from a person convicted of rape to cover child support until the child reaches age 21 when a child is conceived as a result of the rape.

  • Amends the Domestic Relations Law, Family Court Act, and Penal Law to implement these provisions.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Denies custody of a child to a parent convicted of rape.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/26/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules10/26/2012

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