S513 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Establishes the intent of the legislature to generally defer to parental choices regarding the care, custody and control of their children; mandates that the death of a parent shall be a factor when considering a grandparent's standing to receive visitation or custody; directs that costs be payable by an unsuccessful petitioner where a contest was brought in bad faith.

Title
Relates to the rights of grandparents with respect to visitation rights with minor children
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-01-07
In committee
Children And Families
Introduced
2024-12-31
Law section
Domestic Relations Law

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Heard in committee

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