New York S09771 amends the family court act to prevent imposing child support liability on parents if it harms the child or others in foster care.

New York S09771 amends the family court act to prevent imposing child support liability on parents if it will adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the child or others in the child's household. It also prevents such liability if it will adversely affect the length of the child's placement or impair the child's ability to return home when discharged from foster care. Additionally, the bill limits the ability of a county or local social services district to cause a referral to be sent for the purpose of commencing collection of child support for a child placed in foster care.

New York S09771 amends the family court act to prevent imposing child support liability on parents if it harms the child or others in foster care.

New York S09771 amends the family court act to prevent imposing child support liability on parents if it will adversely affect the health, safety, or welfare of the child or others in the child's household. It also prevents such liability if it will adversely affect the length of the child's placement or impair the child's ability to return home when discharged from foster care. Additionally, the bill limits the ability of a county or local social services district to cause a referral to be sent for the purpose of commencing collection of child support for a child placed in foster care.