New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5579: Relates to acts of domestic violence committed in the presence of children
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5579 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to acts of domestic violence committed in the presence of children. Primary sponsor: Joe Sempolinski (Republican/Conservative). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Creates an automatic class E felony on the first offense for committing an act of domestic violence in the presence of children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Sempolinski | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 148 |
| Ken Blankenbush | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES