States / New York / S 7920

S 7920 In Committee

Relates to dispositional alternatives for children placed with local social services agencies as destitute minors

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Allows the court to enter an order regarding a destitute minor freeing the child for adoption and granting guardianship and custody to the commissioner of social services for the purposes of consenting to an adoption; authorizes certain commissioners of public welfare and city public welfare officers to consent to such adoptions.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
May 14, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
29 · Low