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A 4703 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to admissible evidence in court proceedings to secure an order of protection

Summary
Clarifies that in child protective proceedings and permanency hearings for children placed out of their homes, the social worker-client privilege shall not be a ground for excluding evidence in a hearing to secure an order of protection.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRemoves social worker privilege barrier for evidence in protection order hearings, aiding victim access to court protections and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Feb 4, 2025
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lower
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Joe Sempolinski
RRepublican/Conservative
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