Assembly bill · A4703 (2025-26)
Relates to admissible evidence in court proceedings to secure an order of protection
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Joseph Sempolinski (Assembly Member, District 148, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Clarifies that in child protective proceedings and permanency hearings for children placed out of their homes, the social worker-client privilege shall not be a ground for excluding evidence in a hearing to secure an order of protection.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Judiciary · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Judiciary · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
- Feb 4, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
NY Assembly
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