Victory for Parents: New York State Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Limit Problematic Forensic Evaluators in Family Court
On June 13, 2025, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S1667, aimed at improving family court proceedings by regulating forensic evaluators. Sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham, the bill mandates qualified experts to protect parental rights and children’s welfare, addressing long-standing issues of bias and accountability in custody evaluations.