New York bills · 2025 Regular Session

New York A 6189

Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court

Introduced
In committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
To Governor
Became law

Sponsors

Andrew Hevesi (Democratic)

Cosponsors (4)

Tommy Schiavoni (Democratic/Working Families)
Jen Lunsford (Democratic/Working Families)
Maritza Davila (Democratic)
Tony Simone (Democratic)

Summary

Official abstract published by the New York legislature

Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.

Text versions

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

Actions

Feb 25, 2026 · House
PRINT NUMBER 6189A
Feb 25, 2026 · House
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Jan 7, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Feb 26, 2025 · House
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES