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A06189Introduced in the Assembly

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

IntroducedAssembly Children and Families

Introduced by Andrew Hevesi, District 28

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Official description

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

Where it stands

print number 6189a

February 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to children and families

  2. referred to children and families

  3. amend and recommit to children and families

  4. print number 6189a

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