S08755Introduced in the Senate
Removes the 18 year old age limitation for the adoption of a foreign-born person.
Introduced by Gustavo Rivera, District 33
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
SIGNED CHAP.39
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · February 11, 2026
142
Yes
0
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
150 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Schiavoni | 1 | Yes |
| Jodi Giglio | 2 | Yes |
| Joseph DeStefano | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kassay | 4 | Yes |
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Philip Ramos | 6 | Absent |
| Jarett Gandolfo | 7 | Yes |
| Michael Fitzpatrick | 8 | Yes |
| Michael Durso | 9 | Yes |
| Steve Stern | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
REFERRED TO RULES
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.11
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
substituted for a9498
ordered to third reading rules cal.78
passed assembly
returned to senate
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
SIGNED CHAP.39
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