relates to the scope of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

13 Co-sponsors

• Diane J. Savino
• Betty Little
• Patty Ritchie
• Kathleen A. Marchione
• Joseph E. Robach
• Kemp Hannon
• David Carlucci
• Adriano Espaillat
• Patrick M. Gallivan
• Terry Gipson
• Mark Grisanti
• William J. Larkin Jr.
• Jack M. Martins

BILL NUMBER:S5877 REVISED 6/26/13

Title of bill

An act to amend the domestic relations law, the family court act and the criminal procedure law, in relation to the scope of orders of protection and temporary orders of protection

Purpose:

This bill would enact part of the New York Women's Agenda, which would break down barriers that perpetuate discrimination and inequality based on gender. New York State has a proud history and tradition of leading the nation in progressive ideals and reforms This is especially so with respect to women's rights in 1843, the women's suffrage movement was born at the first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York. From that moment in time and continuing through today, the state has been the home of female leaders and visionaries, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton who initiated the first organized women's rights and women's suffrage movements, to Audre Lorde, a leading African-American poet and essayist who gave voice to women's issues, and Gloria Steinem, the journalist, author and activist. These New Yorkers have served as role models for not only their generation but for every generation to come.

Over the years, New York has fallen behind in its role as a progressive leader on women's rights. Today, statistics clearly show that women in New York State are not treated equally to men.

The New York Women's Agenda will break down barriers that perpetuate discrimination and inequality based on gender. New York has served as a model for equality and fairness on several issues including women's rights. The New York Women's Agenda will return the State to its rightful place as a leader on women's equality.

Summary of Bills:

6) Strengthening Orders of Protection

This bill would amend the Family Court Act, the Criminal Procedure Law, and the Domestic Relations Law to make clear that a protected party in whose favor the order of protection or temporary order of protection is issued may not be held to violate such order and that the protected party cannot be arrested for violating such order.

Existing Law:

This bill would impact existing provisions of law regarding orders of protection that are available under the Family Court Act.

Statement in Support:

Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence by Strengthening Order of Protection

Budget Implications:

This bill has no budget implications for the State.

Effective Date:

This bill would take effect 90 days after enactment.