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NY A03598
Bill
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Schiavoni
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AI Summary
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Named "Karilyn's law," amends the mental hygiene law regarding guardianship proceedings involving family visitation rights
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Requires courts to schedule hearings on family visitation matters within 10 days of signing the order to show cause, compared to the standard 28-day limit for other guardianship matters
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Establishes a rebuttable presumption in favor of family visitation with a ward under guardianship
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Visitation may only be denied upon clear and convincing evidence that it is not in the ward's best interests, with determinations made on the record or in written decisions
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Grants courts discretion to impose limitations on visitation, including supervised visitation when appropriate
Legislative Description
Enacts "Karilyn's law"; provides that the court set the date for proceedings relating to family visitation under a guardianship petition for not more than ten days from the signing of the order to show cause; provides that visitation shall be a rebuttable presumption.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
1/7/2026