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NY A11298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/15/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aravella Simotas

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Origin

Assembly

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 240 of the Domestic Relations Law to add new subdivision 6
  • Prohibits judges from denying child custody to a parent based on undergoing gender reassignment
  • Specifies that gender reassignment cannot be used as a condition against awarding custody in child custody determinations
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the judge shall not prohibit a parent from undergoing gender reassignment as a condition of custody.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

8/15/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary8/15/2018

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