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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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 court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Ramos | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 13 |
| Andrew Gounardes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| Pete Harckham | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
| John Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Shelley Mayer | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 37 |
| Zellnor Myrie | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Jessica Scarcella-Spanton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 8854A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
- REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES