New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 10468: Establishes confirmatory adoptions and allowing courts to grant the custody and support from more than two parents
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 10468 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes confirmatory adoptions and allowing courts to grant the custody and support from more than two parents. Primary sponsor: Erik Bottcher (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes confirmatory adoptions allowing adoption and parentage judgements for a child with more than two parents; recognizes functional parents as legal parents; allows "de facto parents" to get a court order confirming their parentage; grants all legal parents standing to seek visitation or custody of their children.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Bottcher | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES