New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 9551: Relates to coercive control
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 9551 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to coercive control. Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 9551A.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to coercive control; provides that the family court and the criminal courts shall have concurrent jurisdiction over acts which constitute coercive control; provides that courts may issue orders of protection upon a finding of coercive control; directs the office of court administration, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence and certain organizations, to develop and administer training for judges and court clerks on coercive control.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Paulin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Steve Otis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Jon Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Matt Slater | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 94 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 9551A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO JUDICIARY
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY