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NY A04263
Bill
Status
2/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to notify all inmates in New York correctional facilities of their ability to seek modifications of child support orders based on substantial changes in circumstances.
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Amends pre-sentence investigations to include consideration of the defendant's child support obligations as part of their economic status.
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Permits courts to stay enforcement of child support orders for up to 180 days following an inmate's release from incarceration, though arrears continue to accrue during this period.
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Applies child support modification provisions to inmates incarcerated prior to the law's effective date, in addition to those incarcerated after.
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with certain provisions regarding child support modifications taking effect 365 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to enforcement of orders of child support against inmates; requires that inmates be notified of their right to seek modification of child support orders; provides a 180 day stay of enforcement following release; makes provisions permitting modification applicable to inmates incarcerated prior to effective date of such amendments.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/8/2020