New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 7920: Relates to dispositional alternatives for children placed with local social services agencies as destitute minors
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 7920 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on May 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to dispositional alternatives for children placed with local social services agencies as destitute minors. Primary sponsor: Roxanne Persaud (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (October 21, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 7920A.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the court to enter an order regarding a destitute minor freeing the child for adoption and granting guardianship and custody to the commissioner of social services for the purposes of consenting to an adoption; authorizes agencies, commissioners of public welfare and city public welfare officers to consent to such adoptions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxanne Persaud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
“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 7920A
- AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES