A 65 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to the establishment of a statewide supervised visitation initiative to support safe and structured parenting time

Summary

Directs the office of victim services, in consultation with the office for the prevention of domestic violence, to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative including culturally sensitive services that provide language access for those who need it and that are affordable for those with limited means to pay; requires the submission of regular assessments and reports.

Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Assembly Passage

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Jun 2026

Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jun 4, 2026

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What changed between versions

A65A → A65B · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from 65-A to 65-B and assigned a California number, indicating it has advanced to a later stage in the legislative process. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new section (398-g) that establishes a statewide supervised visitation initiative. This new provision mandates that the Office of Victim Services create a program to support safe parenting time, requiring counties to submit annual needs assessments and plans for culturally sensitive, affordable services.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded by adding a new section (398-g) that formally establishes a statewide supervised visitation initiative, whereas the previous version did not include this specific legislative text.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new section (398-g) requiring the Office of Victim Services to establish a statewide supervised visitation initiative with specific mandates for culturally sensitive services and language access.

Added a requirement for every county and New York City to submit annual assessments of local needs and plans for meeting those needs regarding supervised visitation.

Added a requirement that the Office of Victim Services promulgate regulations to implement the new initiative and submit annual reports to the legislature and governor.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill number from 65-A to 65-B and added a California reference number, reflecting its progression through the legislative committee process.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2026 · Assembly Jun 11, 2025

How they voted

60–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 63

Jun 4, 2026

D Democratic41

38 Yea 3

92% Yea

R Republican22

22 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Jun 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

PASSED SENATE

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO FINANCE

upper

Apr 28, 2026

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

Mar 24, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 65B

lower

Jun 11, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO RULES

upper

Jun 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED ASSEMBLY

lower

May 20, 2025

Committee

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 65A

lower

Mar 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

lower

Jan 8, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

lower

1 primary · 22 co-sponsors