Prohibits certain forensic child custody evaluators from appearing as an expert witness in family court

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Prohibits forensic child custody evaluators who have been terminated for cause from appearing as an expert witness in family court custody and visitation proceedings.

Chamber: Senate
Introduced: Jan 13, 2025
Last action: Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session: 2025-2026
Momentum: 68 · High

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Passed First Chamber — base rate 16%, measured from NY's completed sessions
Momentum +4 68/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 287 days quiet

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