Kyra’s Law advances in Albany as advocates push for final passage

Nearly a decade after a Manhasset toddler was shot to death by her father during a court-approved visitation, advocates say a major child safety bill inspired by Kyra Franchetti’s killing is closer than ever to becoming law in New York.

The measure advanced unanimously through the New York State Senate Judiciary Committee this month, marking what supporters called a critical step toward strengthening protections for children in custody and visitation cases involving abuse allegations.