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INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

[Family Court Act §812(5); Criminal Procedure Law §530.11(2-a)]

Form 8-1
10/95

If you are the victim of domestic violence and a police officer has responded, you may request that the officer assist in providing for your safety and that of your children, including providing information on how to obtain a temporary order of protection. You also may request that the officer assist you in obtaining your essential personal effects and in locating and taking you and your children, or assist in making arrangements to take you and your children, to a safe place within such officer's jurisdiction, including but not limited to a domestic violence program, a family member's or a friend's residence, or a similar place of safety. When the officer's jurisdiction is more than a single county, you may ask the officer to take you and your children, or make arrangements to take you and your children, to a place of safety in the county where the incident occurred. If you or your children are in need of medical treatment, you have the right to request that the officer assist you in obtaining such medical treatment. You may request a copy of any incident reports at no cost from the law enforcement agency.

You may ask the district attorney or a law enforcement officer to file a criminal complaint. You also have the right to file a petition in the Family Court when a family offense has been committed against you. You have the right to have your petition and request for an order of protection filed on the same day you appear in court, and such request must be heard that same day or the next day court is in session. Either court may issue an order of protection from conduct constituting a family offense which could include, among other provisions, an order for the respondent or defendant to stay away from you and your children. The Family Court also may order the payment of temporary child support and award you temporary custody of your children. If the Family Court is not in session, you may seek immediate assistance a criminal court in obtaining an order of protection.

You have the right to seek legal counsel of your own choosing and if you proceed in Family Court and if it is determined that you cannot afford an attorney, one must be appointed to represent you without cost to you.

The forms you need to obtain an order of protection are available from the Family Court and the local criminal court:

Family Court:

Local Criminal Court:

The resources available in this community for information relating to domestic violence, treatment of injuries, and places of safety and shelters can be accessed by calling the following toll-free numbers for the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Hotline:

(English): 1-800-942-6906

(Spanish): 1-800-942-6908

You also may call the domestic violence hotline near you:

Filing a criminal complaint or a family court petition containing allegations
that are knowingly false is a crime.

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What the New York State Assembly Bill Search does

The New York State Assembly Bill Search is the official online tool for locating legislative proposals introduced in the New York State Assembly. Users can search by bill number, sponsor, keyword, subject area, session year, or bill status to retrieve bill text, summaries, amendment history, voting records, and committee reports. The search combines full-text search with structured filters so researchers and practitioners can track legislative progress, confirm current statutory language, and obtain downloadable PDF versions of the bill and associated documents for review or citation.

Why use the Assembly bill search for legislative research

The search centralizes up-to-date bill text, status updates, and legislative history for New York State Assembly measures, reducing the time spent checking multiple sources and helping you confirm what language is under consideration.

Why use the Assembly bill search for legislative research

Who relies on the New York State Assembly Bill Search

The tool is used by a range of professionals who need reliable, current legislative information.

  • Legislators and staff who draft, amend, and monitor bills during session and committee review.
  • Policy analysts and advocacy groups that track language, sponsors, and committee actions for campaigns or testimony.
  • Journalists, researchers, and members of the public who need authoritative bill text and voting records.

Quick step-by-step: find a bill and read its history

Follow these core steps to locate bill text, view amendments, and confirm current status using the Assembly search interface.

  • 01
    Enter search term: Type a bill number, sponsor name, or keyword into the search box.
  • 02
    Apply filters: Narrow results by session year, committee, or bill status.
  • 03
    Open bill detail: Select a result to view full text, summary, and amendment history.
  • 04
    Download or save: Export the bill PDF or print the page for your records.

Configuring a repeatable search and alerts

Set up reproducible queries and notifications to monitor bills without repeating manual searches.

Field Configuration
Saved Query Name Assign a descriptive name for reuse
Filters Applied Session, sponsor, status, keywords
Notification Method Email or RSS where offered
Export Format PDF for text, CSV for lists

Where bill documents originate and where to submit materials

Understanding where content is hosted and how to forward supporting documents helps ensure your materials appear in the legislative record when appropriate.

  • Assembly Clerk: Official repository for introduced bills and amendments.
  • Committee offices: Submit testimony or exhibits per committee instructions.
  • Sponsor’s office: Coordinate draft language or proposed amendments with the bill sponsor.
  • Public portals: Use the Assembly's online upload options where committees permit electronic submissions.

Preparing electronic documents for upload or sharing

Use common formats and basic authentication to maximize compatibility across legislative systems.

  • File formats: PDF preferred for fixed text
  • Document size: Keep PDFs under portal limits
  • Authentication: Include contact info and signer details

Core elements shown for each bill in search results

Each bill record in the Assembly search groups key metadata and documents so you can rapidly assess status, language changes, and recorded actions.

Bill identifier

Official bill number and short title for unambiguous citation and cross-referencing with Senate or governor actions.

Sponsor and co-sponsors

Primary sponsor, cosponsors, and their offices for outreach, amendment requests, or to confirm legislative intent during drafting.

Full text and summaries

Current bill text and staff summary showing enacted or proposed language, with prior versions accessible for comparison.

Amendment history

Chronological list of amendments and the dates they were filed or adopted so you can track language evolution.

Committee actions

Records of referrals, reports, and votes at the committee level that affect scheduling and likelihood of floor consideration.

Voting records

Recorded floor and committee votes showing how members voted, useful for compliance or advocacy planning.

Saving, exporting, and attaching supporting materials

After locating a bill, use these export and attachment options to create a durable record or compile testimony and exhibits.

Download PDF

Save the official bill text and amendment PDF for offline review, citation, or archival purposes with preserved pagination.

Export list

Download search result lists as CSV to track multiple bills across sessions and to integrate with spreadsheets or databases.

Save session

Retain applied filters and query terms so you can rerun the exact search later without reconfiguring parameters.

Attach exhibits

Combine testimony PDFs or supporting documents when uploading to committee portals; follow file-naming conventions for easy retrieval.

Tips for accurate and efficient bill research

Follow these practices to reduce errors and speed repeatable searches when monitoring legislation.

Use exact bill IDs
Searching by exact bill identifier (A/S + number) returns the most precise results and avoids unrelated matches.
Save queries
Save frequent searches and export results for recurring monitoring and internal reporting.
Track versions
Compare sequential bill versions to isolate changes and confirm the operative language before citing it.
Confirm committee rules
Review committee submission guidelines before uploading testimony to ensure acceptance and correct formatting.

Common search pitfalls to avoid

  • Searching with generic keywords that match many bills can overwhelm results and obscure the exact measure you need.
  • Failing to filter by session year returns older or future measures that share similar language but are not current.
  • Relying on secondary summaries rather than full text can miss critical amendment language or committee modifications.
  • Uploading improperly formatted exhibits or oversized files may lead committees to reject electronic submissions or ask for resubmission.

Risks and consequences when records are inaccurate

Incorrect citation: Citing obsolete bill text can mislead stakeholders and impact legal or regulatory analyses.
Missed deadlines: Late submission of testimony or amendments can result in exclusion from committee consideration.
Incomplete exhibits: Providing incomplete supporting materials may weaken testimony or delay committee review.
Privacy exposure: Uploading sensitive personal data in public testimony can violate privacy rules and agency policies.
Reliance risk: Using preliminary summaries without verifying official text creates legal and organizational risk.
Record retention: Failing to archive evidence of submission may complicate later audit or FOIL requests.

Legislative timeline checkpoints to watch

Legislative calendars drive when bills are considered; tracking committee and floor deadlines is essential for timed advocacy.

Session start:

Annual session begins and sets the window for introducing and moving bills.

Committee cutoff:

Committee reporting deadlines determine when bills must be acted on to remain active.

Floor consideration:

Published calendars show days when bills are scheduled for floor votes.

Final adjournment:

Adjournment sine die ends the session and typically terminates unpassed bills.

Governor action window:

After passage, the governor has a statutory period to sign or veto measures.

Key stages from draft to enacted law

Track these sequential stages so you know where a bill stands and what actions are possible at each point.

01

Drafting and Sponsor Filing

Bill language is prepared and formally introduced by a sponsor.

02

Committee Review

Committees hold hearings, solicit testimony, and may amend the bill.

03

Floor Consideration

If reported, the bill is placed on the floor calendar for debate and vote.

04

Governor Action

Passed bills are sent to the governor for signature or veto.

Security and legal compliance for electronic documents

Encryption: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit
At-rest protection: AES-256 encryption
ESIGN / UETA: Compliant with ESIGN and state laws
HIPAA-ready: BAA available where required
Audit trail: Timestamps, IP, and action logs
Certifications: SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001

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Real-world examples of electronic signing and document workflows

Organizations use digital signing to speed approvals and preserve secure records when interacting with legislative processes.

Optica Ventures LLC

The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.

  • They relied on signed documents for transactional approvals.
  • The result: faster turnaround and consistent audit trails when documents needed for regulatory or legislative submissions were required.

Martin Properties

I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.

  • The team used electronic signatures for authorization forms tied to municipal filings.
  • That approach reduced physical handling and ensured a complete record for any follow-up legislative or permitting questions.

Frequently asked questions about using the Assembly bill search

Answers to common issues encountered while searching, downloading, or submitting materials related to New York Assembly bills.


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