Provides for the issuance of summonses to each parent, including a non-custodial parent, of any juvenile who is the subject of a juvenile delinquency petition.

New York Senate Bill S04806, introduced by Senator James Sanders on February 13, 2025, mandates that a summons be issued to each parent, including non-custodial parents, of any juvenile who is the subject of a juvenile delinquency petition. The bill was referred to the Senate Children and Families Committee on January 7, 2026, but did not progress further and died in committee. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/NY/bill/S04806/2025?utm_source=openai))

NY S04806 is a senate bill in the New York 2025-2026 General Assembly, sponsored by James Sanders (D), currently “Introduced” since February 13, 2025.

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While there is no specific media coverage available for this bill, the proposal aligns with ongoing legislative efforts to enhance parental involvement in juvenile justice proceedings. Such measures are generally viewed positively as they aim to strengthen family engagement and support systems for at-risk youth.

The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage, indicating a lack of sufficient support or consensus. This outcome suggests that stakeholders may have concerns about the feasibility or implications of mandating summonses to non-custodial parents, potentially due to logistical challenges or differing views on parental rights and responsibilities in juvenile delinquency cases.