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NY A10469
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mary Walsh
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AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for orders of protection to include a person who is the current spouse or intimate partner of another person's former spouse or former intimate partner
- Amends both the Family Court Act (Section 812) and Criminal Procedure Law (Section 530.11) to add this new category of protected relationships
- Addresses situations where conflict arises between current and former partners in overlapping relationship networks (e.g., a new spouse and an ex-spouse)
- "Intimate relationship" is defined by factors including nature of the relationship, frequency of interaction, and duration—excluding casual acquaintances or ordinary business/social contacts
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows orders of protection to be issued for persons where one such person is the spouse or intimate partner of such other person's former spouse or former intimate partner.
Last Action
referred to judiciary
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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