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NY S05189
Bill
Status
Passed
9/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Bonacic
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement that courts find payment cannot be enforced through other existing mechanisms before allowing contempt proceedings for spousal or child support non-payment
- Allows contempt proceedings to be initiated without prior sequestration, security directives, or any other enforcement attempts
- Eliminates the requirement to make a demand on the defaulting spouse before pursuing contempt punishment for unpaid support
- Maintains that failure to pay a single installment can be punished separately without barring subsequent contempt proceedings for later missed payments
- Takes effect immediately and applies to all pending and previously entered judgments or orders
Legislative Description
Relates to providing additional enforcement mechanisms for collection of spousal or child support.
Last Action
SIGNED CHAP.365
9/29/2016
Committee Referrals
Codes3/29/2016
Judiciary1/6/2016
Codes6/15/2015
Judiciary5/6/2015
Full Bill Text
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