A09025Introduced in the Assembly
Enacts "Madison's law"; requires the department of health to establish procedures to expedite the timely verification and transmission of birth certificates for children born through surrogacy or adoption.
Introduced by Jacob Blumencranz, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Enacts "Madison's law"; requires the department of health to establish procedures to expedite the timely verification and transmission of birth certificates for children born through surrogacy or adoption.
Where it stands
held for consideration in judiciary
May 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Judiciary Committee: Held for Consideration · May 18, 2026
14
Yes
5
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
21 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Keith Brown | 12 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | Absent |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jenifer Rajkumar | 38 | Yes |
| Robert Carroll | 44 | Yes |
| Marcela Mitaynes | 51 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
referred to judiciary
held for consideration in judiciary
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