Kyra’s Law: State legislature passes court reforms to better protect children in custody battles

The state legislature passed Kyra’s Law, a bill requiring courts to thoroughly assess domestic violence and child abuse allegations in custody and visitation decisions. Named after Kyra Franchetti, a toddler killed by her father during a court-approved visit, the law aims to prevent dangerous custody arrangements by evaluating risk factors like stalking and violence. The legislation also establishes a statewide supervised visitation initiative and expands oversight of child welfare agencies.