New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6189: Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 6189 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court. Primary sponsor: Andrew Hevesi (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 25, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 6189A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Hevesi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Maritza Davila | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Tommy John Schiavoni | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 1 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- PRINT NUMBER 6189A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES