A09498Introduced in the Assembly
Removes the 18 year old age limitation for the adoption of a foreign-born person.
Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Removes the 18 year old age limitation for the adoption of a foreign-born person.
Where it stands
substituted by s8755
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · February 10, 2026
28
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
31 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | Yes |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.78
ordered to third reading rules cal.78
substituted by s8755
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