S2597
An act to amend the Family Court Act — 2026-02-11 · Calendar #241
The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 2597, sponsored by Senator Mayer, an act to amend the Family Court Act, on a roll call vote of 50-9. The bill takes effect immediately. Nine senators voted in opposition: Borrello, Chan, Helming, Lanza, Murray, O'Mara, Ortt, Tedisco, and Walczyk. No floor debate was recorded on the measure.
PASSED
Ayes: 50
· Nays: 9
Debate Summary
No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |
An act to amend the Family Court Act — 2025-03-26 · Calendar #348
The New York State Senate passed legislation to amend the Family Court Act on a roll call vote of 52-9. Sponsored by Sen. Mayer, the bill (S2597, Calendar No. 348) takes effect immediately. Nine senators voted in opposition: Borrello, Chan, Helming, Lanza, Murray, O'Mara, Ortt, Tedisco and Walczyk. No debate was recorded during floor consideration of the measure.
PASSED
Ayes: 52
· Nays: 9
Debate Summary
No substantive debate is recorded in this transcript segment. The bill proceeded directly to a roll call vote.
Recorded Votes
Recorded votes are predominantly dissenting (nay) votes captured from roll call records.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Borrello | nay | Republican |
| Chan | nay | Republican |
| Helming | nay | Republican |
| Lanza | nay | Republican |
| Murray | nay | Republican |
| O'Mara | nay | Republican |
| Ortt | nay | Republican |
| Tedisco | nay | Republican |
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |