New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4260 — Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill allows unaccompanied children in custody to request family court orders for dependency.

This legislation permits unaccompanied children in custody to petition the family court to ensure they receive proper care. The text of the bill is not available for detailed provisions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill could impact families of unaccompanied children by providing a legal avenue for care arrangements.

Summary

Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO JUDICIARY

  2. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  3. PRINT NUMBER 4260A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  5. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4260 do?
Relates to allowing unaccompanied children in custody petition the family court for orders of dependency to ensure such child receives proper care.
Who sponsors S4260?
S4260 is sponsored by Jabari Brisport.
What is the current status of S4260?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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