States / New York / S 8854

S 8854 Amended

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