Bill > A00922

This bill modifies the Safe Landings for Youth Leaving Foster Care Act to make several key changes affecting youth who have aged out of the foster care system. The primary amendment increases the age limit for maintaining court jurisdiction over certain motions from 22 to 23 years old, and introduces a new provision allowing courts to convert existing motions to motions for returning a youth to foster care, provided the youth consents and is eligible under Article Ten-B of the family court act. The bill removes references to "authorized agencies" in several sections, streamlining language about who can be held responsible for court orders. Additionally, the bill adjusts the effective date of the original legislation, changing it from the thirtieth day after becoming law to the one hundred eightieth day, and specifying that the changes will only apply to orders issued on or after that date. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility and support for former foster care youth as they transition to independence, giving them additional options and extending the timeframe during which they can seek assistance or challenge previous court orders.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A922