New York bill replaces ‘mother’ with ‘gestating parent’ in state law
The New York state legislature has passed a bill that replaces the terms 'mother' and 'father' with 'gestating parent' and 'non-gestating parent' in child custody and parental laws. This change aims to align legal terminology with the needs of same-sex and surrogate parents. The bill is now awaiting ratification from Governor Kathy Hochul, who has not yet indicated her stance on the legislation.
- ▪The bill introduces gender-neutral terms in family law to accommodate diverse family structures.
- ▪Critics, including Republican leaders, have denounced the bill as unnecessary and absurd.
- ▪Supporters argue that the changes reflect modern family dynamics and legal practices.
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News New York bill replaces ‘mother’ with ‘gestating parent’ in state law A memo accompanying the legislation says the change is needed to align with standards for family court cases involving same-sex parents and surrogate parents. Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images EmilyMangiaracina 0 Emily Mangiaracina Comments 0 Fri Jun 5, 2026 - 5:13 pm EDT (LifeSiteNews) — The New York state legislature passed a bill that replaces the words “mother” and “father” with “gestating parent” and “non-gestating parent” in child custody and parental laws. The gender-neutral terms, reminiscent of the dystopian fiction Brave New World, would be included in domestic and education law under the bill, according to the New York Post.
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