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S. 88542025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

Introduced Jan 9, 2026Jessica Ramos (D-NY)1 cosponsor

Summary

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.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jan 9, 2026

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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