NY A06194

Establishes "Kyra's Law" requiring courts to prioritize child safety as a threshold issue in all custody and visitation determinations, mandating review of domestic violence allegations, child abuse history, orders of protection, and sex offender registry reports before issuing custody orders

Defines "coercive control" as a pattern of behavior restricting a party's safety or autonomy, including isolation from support networks, monitoring movements and finances, threats based on immigration status, and intimidating display of firearms

Requires courts to appoint an attorney for children when facially credible allegations of substantial risk to the child's safety have been made in custody proceedings

Mandates that courts advise parties of their right to counsel, allow up to 30-day adjournments to consult with attorneys, and assign counsel to eligible parties and children at first court appearance

Requires the chief administrator of courts to implement comprehensive mandatory annual training for judges, referees, and hearing officers on domestic violence, child abuse, and child neglect in custody proceedings, with initial training required before presiding and additional training every two years