New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8785: Extends expiration of provisions of judiciary law authorizing referees to determine applications for orders of protection while family court is in session
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8785 is a bill introduced in the New York House on June 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Extends expiration of provisions of judiciary law authorizing referees to determine applications for orders of protection while family court is in session. Primary sponsor: Amanda Septimo (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (August 7, 2025): SIGNED CHAP.248.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Extends the chief administrator of the courts' authority to allow referees to determine certain applications to a family court for an order of protection.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Septimo | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 84 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED CHAP.248
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- 3RD READING CAL.1581
- SUBSTITUTED FOR S8236
- REFERRED TO RULES
- DELIVERED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.594
- RULES REPORT CAL.594
- REPORTED
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