New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 8854: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation

In committee Last action May 1, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 8854A

Plain-language summary

S 8854 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation. Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 8854A.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jessica Ramos (Democratic/Working Families). 6 co-sponsors.