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S7597Senate2013-2014 Session

Prohibits the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain reproductive health services relating to the termination of a pregnancy in certain legal proceedings

Sponsor Brad Hoylman-SigalSD-27Affects Health
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In Senate Committee
Children And Families
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Brad Hoylman-Sigal

Senator · Senate District 27

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BILL NUMBER:S7597

Title of bill

An act to amend the domestic relations law, in relation to prohibiting the consideration of evidence that either parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain reproductive health services relating to the termination of a pregnancy in certain legal proceedings

Purpose or general idea of bill

Prohibits courts from considering evidence that a parent has ever obtained or attempted to obtain certain reproductive health services, including medical, surgical, counseling or referral services relating to the human reproductive system in child custody hearings.

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 amends subdivision (a) of section 70 of the domestic relations law.

Section 2 amends paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of section 240 of the domestic relations law, as amended by chapter 476 of the laws of 2009.

Section 3 provides that the act shall take effect immediately.

Justification

Under New York State Domestic Relations Law, determinations in child custody hearings are made by examining the best interests of the child. While courts are able to take into account a broad range of evidence in making that determination, the fact that one of the parents has ever obtained or attempted to obtain reproductive health services should not be a factor that the court weighs.

Prior legislative history

New Legislation

Fiscal implications

None to the state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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