Advocates are pushing for Kyra’s Law to be included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget proposal.
The legislation is named for 2-year-old Kyra Franchetti, whose father shot her in the back while she slept during a court-ordered unsupervised visit in 2016.
If passed, the law would require the court to prioritize a child’s life and safety during custody proceedings or when making decisions about visitation. It would also mandate specific domestic violence, child abuse and child-sex abuse training for judges…