Assembly bill · A10098 (2025-26)
Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including parental deportation
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Latrice Walker (Assembly Member, District 55, Democratic)
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Summary
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.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Children and Families · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Children And Families · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 30, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
NY Assembly
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