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NY S 10654

in committee

Relates to controlling and abusive litigation

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did NY S 10654 pass?

Not yet. NY S 10654 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-06-04): REFERRED TO RULES

What is NY S 10654 about?

Establishes penalties where a party is found to be engaged in controlling and abusive litigation against another where they have committed an act of domestic violence against the other party and in bad faith such person advances or continues litigation against the party who is the victim of the domestic violence.

Who sponsors NY S 10654?

Jessica Scarcella-Spanton is the primary sponsor of NY S 10654.

Description

Establishes penalties where a party is found to be engaged in controlling and abusive litigation against another where they have committed an act of domestic violence against the other party and in bad faith such person advances or continues litigation against the party who is the victim of the domestic violence.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-06-04 — REFERRED TO RULES
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Jessica Scarcella-Spantonprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-06-04

    REFERRED TO RULES

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/S10654?summary=&detail=

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