New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 4994: Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 4994 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a moratorium on the use of forensic child custody evaluators in family court proceedings by the office of court administration.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
“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 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES