New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8755
Relates to foreign adoptions
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Gustavo Rivera (Democratic/Working Families)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Removes the 18 year old age limitation for the adoption of a foreign-born person.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 House | Assembly Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 29, 2026 Senate | Floor Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
| Jan 12, 2026 Senate | Rules Vote | pass | Set your home in New York to see |
Actions
- Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
SIGNED CHAP.39 - Feb 13, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR - Feb 11, 2026 · House
RETURNED TO SENATE - Feb 11, 2026 · House
PASSED ASSEMBLY - Feb 11, 2026 · House
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.78 - Feb 11, 2026 · House
SUBSTITUTED FOR A9498 - Jan 29, 2026 · House
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
PASSED SENATE - Jan 12, 2026 · Senate
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.11 - Jan 8, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO RULES