New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 1667: Prohibits certain forensic child custody evaluators from appearing as an expert witness in family court

Passed one chamber Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Plain-language summary

S 1667 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits certain forensic child custody evaluators from appearing as an expert witness in family court. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 7 co-sponsors.