Legal Capacity and Guardianship Law (Amendment – Revocation of Natural Guardianship for Persons Accused or Convicted of Domestic Violence Offenses) Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal adds two offenses to the list of offenses that lead to the denial of natural guardianship: wounding with aggravated intent under Section 329 of the Penal Law toward the other parent or one of the children, and an indecent act under Section 348 of the Penal Law toward one of the children. This proposal is intended to protect victims of domestic violence, including minors exposed to violence, in situations in which the violent parent continues to hold the rights and duties of a guardian.