New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 4994: Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Plain-language summary

S 4994 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). 6 co-sponsors.