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
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2026
- Last action
- May 1, 2026 — PRINT NUMBER 8854A
- Session
- 2025-2026
- Momentum
- 49 · Moderate