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Establishes an exception for victims of child sexual abuse to the trust exemption from application to the satisfaction of money judgment
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Andrew Hevesi
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BILL NUMBER:S5177
Title of bill
An act to amend the civil practice law and rules, in relation to establishing an exception for victims of child sexual abuse to the trust exemption from application to the satisfaction of a money judgment
Purpose
This bill would establish an exception for victims of child sexual abuse to the trust exemption from application to the satisfaction of money judgment.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - Amends paragraph 1 of subdivision (c) of section 5205 of the civil practice law and rules, as amended by chapter 93 of the laws of 1995 by adding a new paragraph 6.
Section 2 - Establishes the effective date.
Justification
Victims which are awarded judgments in child sexual abuse cases should have the option of satisfying that judgment from retirement funds if other funds are not available to do so.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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