S08854Introduced in the Senate
Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.
Introduced by Jessica Ramos, District 13
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Grants the family court jurisdiction to determine guardianship of minors and infants when there are extraordinary circumstances, including deportation, removal, or forced departure of a parent from the United States; requires the office of court administration to revise certain orders or forms used by the family court to comply with such provisions; provides that the court may, but need not, find abuse, neglect, or abandonment where extraordinary circumstances are found to exist.
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May 1, 2026
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REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
PRINT NUMBER 8854A
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