S 512 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to final determinations of custody and visitation

This bill sets a six-month deadline for courts to issue final custody and visitation orders after a case begins. It also requires permanency hearings for children in foster care to be completed within 30 days of scheduling, with specific timelines for different case types (e.g., children freed for adoption or returning to foster care). The law applies directly to families involved in custody disputes and foster care proceedings, as well as courts handling these cases. It aims to reduce delays by mandating concrete timeframes for final decisions, ensuring children’s living arrangements are resolved more quickly.
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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