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NY S09545

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

8/31/2022

Primary Sponsor

Susan Serino

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes "Melanie's law" to expand the definition of "members of the same family or household" eligible for orders of protection under family court and criminal procedure law
  • Adds new category allowing persons related by consanguinity or affinity to parties in intimate relationships to obtain orders of protection
  • Permits courts to issue orders of protection without requiring that alleged acts be contemporaneous with the petition or hearing dates
  • Applies identical jurisdictional changes to both Family Court Act section 812 and Criminal Procedure Law section 530.11
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Enacts "Melanie's law"; relates to orders of protection; allows courts to issue orders of protection for immediate family members or household members of the named victims, regardless of age.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/31/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules8/31/2022

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