Assembly Passes Kyra’s Law to Protect Children

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:49 AM

The New York State Assembly has passed Kyra’s Law, legislation aimed at strengthening child safety in custody and visitation cases. The measure requires courts to consider allegations of domestic violence, child abuse, stalking, and other risk factors when making decisions. Lawmakers say the bill, named for 2 year old Kyra Franchetti, is designed to better […]

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