S 8204

New York Senate bill in Session 2025-2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: June 5, 2026.

Relates to the definition of the term prospective relative guardian.

Bill ID NY-2025-2026-S-8204
Session 2025-2026
Status in_committee
Committee Rules
Senate in_committee 2026-06-05
Family / Children
Summary

Provides that no person shall be precluded from being deemed a "prospective relative guardian" based on whether such person's relationship with the child was established before or after such child's placement into foster care.

Sponsor
Jabari Brisport
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-05-21 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-05 Status in_committee
2026-06-05 Latest Action In Senate Committee
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