New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8385: Decreases the amount of time courts can imprison an individual for the non-payment of child support
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8385 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Decreases the amount of time courts can imprison an individual for the non-payment of child support. Primary sponsor: Noah Burroughs (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO JUDICIARY.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Decreases the amount of time courts can imprison an individual for the non-payment of child support to five days per each failure to obey any lawful order of support and not to exceed thirty days total; requires courts to order alternatives to imprisonment prior to imprisoning an individual for the non-payment of child support.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Burroughs | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 18 |
“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 JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY