New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 8197: Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
S 8197 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings. Primary sponsor: Jabari Brisport (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (December 5, 2025): VETOED MEMO.98.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to the right to counsel in certain family court proceedings regarding violations of orders of child support and to establish paternity or parentage in the family court.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Brisport | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- VETOED MEMO.98
- DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
- RETURNED TO SENATE
- PASSED ASSEMBLY
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.748
- SUBSTITUTED FOR A8271
- REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
- PASSED SENATE
- ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1655
- COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
- REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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