A10556Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party; prohibits courts from issuing an order of protection that directs a minor respondent to stay away from the home of a parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent if the respondent would not have an appropriate alternative residence; provides that such a respondent shall have the right to have a guardian ad litem appointed, if appropriate; authorizes suspended judgment in certain cases provided that the respondent participate in a batterer's education program.
Introduced by Andrew Hevesi, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to orders of protection where the respondent is a minor who resides with a parent or other legally responsible person or other party; prohibits courts from issuing an order of protection that directs a minor respondent to stay away from the home of a parent or other person legally responsible for the respondent if the respondent would not have an appropriate alternative residence; provides that such a respondent shall have the right to have a guardian ad litem appointed, if appropriate; authorizes suspended judgment in certain cases provided that the respondent participate in a batterer's education program.
Where it stands
reported referred to codes
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Children And Families Committee: Favorable refer to committee Codes · May 27, 2026
14
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
17 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Khaleel Anderson | 31 | Yes |
| Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas | 34 | Yes |
| Michael Novakhov | 45 | Yes |
| Marcela Mitaynes | 51 | Yes |
| Maritza Davila | 53 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Samuel Pirozzolo | 63 | Yes |
| Grace Lee | 65 | Absent |
| Micah Lasher | 69 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to children and families
reported referred to codes
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