Kyra's Law Pushes for Child Safety | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Ten years after a two-year-old girl was lost in a tragic murder-suicide, her mother is rallying for “Kyra’s Law” — a sweeping bill now poised to become law in New York. Designed to prioritize child safety in custody and visitation cases, the legislation would give judges critical tools, mandate better training on family violence, and prevent forced contact with abusers. Passed unanimously by both legislative chambers after years of advocacy, it’s now awaiting Governor Hochul’s signature — a decision that could reshape how courts protect children from harm. Stories like that of 15-year-old…