New York bills · 2025 Regular Session
New York S 8854
Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families)
Cosponsors (5)
- Andrew Gounardes (Democratic)
- Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families)
- Shelley Mayer (Democratic/Working Families)
- Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
- Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the New York legislature
Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- May 1, 2026 · Senate
PRINT NUMBER 8854A - May 1, 2026 · Senate
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - Jan 9, 2026 · Senate
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES