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NY A11038
Bill
Status
10/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Eliminates jail commitment as a penalty for willfully violating court-ordered child support, removing the authority to commit for up to six months.
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Requires courts to order counsel fees to the petitioner's attorney when a respondent willfully fails to obey a support order.
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Establishes alternative penalties for support order violations, including requiring participation in rehabilitative programs (work preparation, substance abuse treatment, education) and probation.
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Repeals section 455 of the Family Court Act entirely.
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Takes effect 30 days after enactment, with conditional provisions regarding sunset clauses for support magistrate authority under section 439.
Legislative Description
Eliminates the ability of a court to commit a respondent to jail as a penalty for violation of a support order.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
10/7/2020