New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S5737 — Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents

Last action — Senate Floor Calendar

  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 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill extends the time for adoptive parents to receive payments for certain expenses.

The bill allows adoptive parents to receive payments for certain expenses up to 180 days before birth and 45 days after. This change aims to provide more flexibility and support for adoptive families.

What this means for you
  • Families: Adoptive families will have a longer period to manage expenses before and after the child's birth.

Summary

Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents to 180 days prior to birth and 45 days after birth.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. SUBSTITUTED BY A2425A

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1464

  3. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 5737A

  5. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  6. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

  7. REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S5737 do?
Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents to 180 days prior to birth and 45 days after birth.
Who sponsors S5737?
S5737 is sponsored by Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
What is the current status of S5737?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 28, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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