New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8197: Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings

Vetoed Last action December 5, 2025: VETOED MEMO.98

Plain-language summary

S 8197 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings. Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (December 5, 2025): VETOED MEMO.98.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families).