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NY S05189

Bill

Status

Passed

9/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

John Bonacic

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

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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