NY S 8854
in committeeGrants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did NY S 8854 pass?
Not yet. NY S 8854 is in committee as of 2026-05-01 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-05-01): PRINT NUMBER 8854A
What is NY S 8854 about?
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.
Who sponsors NY S 8854?
Jessica Ramos is the primary sponsor of NY S 8854, joined by 5 cosponsors.
Description
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.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-05-01 — PRINT NUMBER 8854A
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jessica Ramosprimary
- Andrew Gounardescosponsor
- Pete Harckhamcosponsor
- Shelley Mayercosponsor
- Zellnor Myriecosponsor
- Jessica Scarcella-Spantoncosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-09
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
referral-committee
2026-05-01
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
amendment-passage,referral-committee
2026-05-01
PRINT NUMBER 8854A
amendment-passage
Versions
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Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: A 10098
Official source
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