New York A03702 prohibits courts from granting custody to convicted sex offenders unless no risk to the child is found.

New York Assembly Bill A03702 amends the domestic relations law and family court act to prohibit courts from awarding custody or unsupervised visitation to individuals convicted of specified sex crimes, unless the court determines there is no significant risk to the child. The bill lists offenses including various degrees of rape, sexual abuse, incest, and promoting prostitution. Courts must consider the best interest of the child in making custody decisions.

New York A03702 prohibits courts from granting custody to convicted sex offenders unless no risk to the child is found.

New York Assembly Bill A03702 amends the domestic relations law and family court act to prohibit courts from awarding custody or unsupervised visitation to individuals convicted of specified sex crimes, unless the court determines there is no significant risk to the child. The bill lists offenses including various degrees of rape, sexual abuse, incest, and promoting prostitution. Courts must consider the best interest of the child in making custody decisions.