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A 10098 In Committee

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

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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 30, 2026
Last action
Jan 30, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
28 · Low