S01667Introduced in the Senate
Prohibits forensic child custody evaluators who have been terminated for cause from appearing as an expert witness in family court custody and visitation proceedings.
Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibits forensic child custody evaluators who have been terminated for cause from appearing as an expert witness in family court custody and visitation proceedings.
Where it stands
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Rules Committee Vote · June 10, 2025
19
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
21 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Gianaris | 12 | Yes |
| Leroy Comrie | 14 | Yes |
| Joseph Addabbo | 15 | Absent |
| John Liu | 16 | Yes |
| Zellnor Myrie | 20 | Absent |
| Kevin Parker | 21 | Yes |
| Andrew Lanza | 24 | Yes |
| Liz Krueger | 28 | Yes |
| Luis Sepulveda | 32 | Yes |
| Nathalia Fernandez | 34 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1730
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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