Kyra’s Law Awaits Hochul’s Signature

Supporters of Kyra’s Law are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the child custody reform measure following last week’s deaths of a mother and four children in Mechanicville. The bill would require Family Court judges to give greater weight to domestic violence and child safety concerns when making custody and visitation decisions.

Supporters of Kyra’s Law are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the child custody reform measure following last week’s deaths of a mother and four children in Mechanicville. The bill would require Family Court judges to give greater weight to domestic violence and child safety concerns when making custody and visitation decisions.