New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5998: Establishes "Kyra's Law"
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 5998 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on March 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "Kyra's Law". Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 40 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): RETURNED TO SENATE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the court to consider a child's health and safety when making a decision regarding child custody and visitation; directs the court to review certain information as it relates to allegations of child abuse, domestic violence and child safety.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Working Families 13 · Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Joe Addabbo | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
| George Borrello | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 57 |
| Samra Brouk | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 9 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Leroy Comrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jeremy Cooney | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 56 |
| Pat Fahy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 46 |
| Patrick Gallivan | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 60 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| Pam Helming | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 54 |
| Michelle Hinchey | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 41 |
| Brad Hoylman-Sigal | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robert Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 31 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Monica Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Jack Martins | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 7 |
| Mario Mattera | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 2 |
| Rachel May | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 48 |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Dean Murray | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 3 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Tom O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 58 |
| Peter Oberacker | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 51 |
| Tony Palumbo | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Jessica Ramos | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Steve Rhoads | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 5 |
| Gustavo Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 33 |
| Rob Rolison | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 39 |
| Chris Ryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 50 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Jose Serrano | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 29 |
| Toby Stavisky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
| Bill Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 38 |
| Alexis Weik | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.536
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A6194C
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING 5998C
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.1181
- REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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