Relates to orders of protection in child abuse and neglect proceedings in family court

This bill amends New York's family court law to clarify and expand protective orders in child abuse and neglect cases. It adds a new provision (subdivision 4-a) allowing courts to issue orders of protection against non-parent household members or caregivers (not the child's parent) who pose a threat, independently of other court orders. These orders can last up to two years, or five years if "special circumstances" exist - such as prior violence, dangerous instrument use, or repeated violations. The orders require annual court review and must be renewed if they exceed the two-year limit (or five years with special circumstances), directly affecting non-parents in child welfare cases.