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NY A 6189

in committee

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

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did NY A 6189 pass?

Not yet. NY A 6189 is in committee as of 2026-02-25 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-02-25): PRINT NUMBER 6189A

What is NY A 6189 about?

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

Who sponsors NY A 6189?

Andrew Hevesi is the primary sponsor of NY A 6189, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Description

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

Introduced
Latest action
2026-02-25 — PRINT NUMBER 6189A
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Andrew Hevesiprimary
  • Tommy Schiavonicosponsor
  • Jen Lunsfordcosponsor
  • Maritza Davilacosponsor
  • Tony Simonecosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-26

    REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-02-25

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

    amendment-passage,referral-committee

  4. 2026-02-25

    PRINT NUMBER 6189A

    amendment-passage

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Votes

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Attribution

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