· NY legislature · 2025-2026

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

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 cou…

Sponsor

Latrice Walker (D-NY)

Introduced

2026-01-30

Policy area

Families

Latest action

REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES