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Senator · Senate District 42
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History
- Substituted by A9686
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.796
- Referred to judiciary
Companion bill
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Extends expiration of provisions of judiciary law authorizing referees to determine applications for orders of protection while family court is in session
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harry B. Bronson
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 363 of the laws of 2010, amending the judiciary law relating to granting the chief administrator of the courts the authority to allow referees to determine applications for orders of protection during the hours family court is in session, in relation to the expiration date thereof; and to amend chapter 219 of the laws of 2002 amending the judiciary law relating to the judicial hearing officer pilot program and the powers of the chief administrator of the courts, in relation to extending the expiration of the provisions of such chapter
Purpose of bill
The purpose of this bill is to extend two Chapters of law which will expire if they are not extended.
Summary of provisions of bill
Section one of the bill will extend for two years Chapter 363 of the Laws of 2010 which concerns the authority of referees in family court to adjudicate petitions for orders of protection requested ex parte and those issued on default at any time the court is in session;
Section two of the bill extends for an additional two years Chapter 219 of the Laws of 2002 which concerns a Judicial Hearing Officer pilot program in family court and related authority to issue orders of protection.
Justification
These chapters of law will expire if not extended.
Legislative history
New bill, 2016.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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