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NY S04555

NY S04555
Establishes confirmatory adoptions providing for the adoption of children born as a result of assisted reproduction; allows for more than two persons to be named parents of a child; establishes presumed parentage and provides for the challenge and adjudication thereof; repeals certain provisions of the domestic relations law and the family court act relating thereto.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the domestic relations law, the family court act and the public health law, in relation to establishing confirmatory adoptions and allowing courts to grant multi-parent adoption petitions; and to repeal certain provisions of the domestic relations law and the family court act relating thereto

AI Summary

This bill establishes comprehensive legal provisions for confirming parentage and adoption in cases of assisted reproduction, with a focus on expanding and modernizing New York's family law. The bill allows for more than two individuals to be legally recognized as parents of a child, particularly in situations involving assisted reproduction. It introduces a new process called "confirmatory adoption" that simplifies the legal recognition of parentage for couples who have children through assisted reproduction, removing many traditional barriers such as extensive background checks, hearings, and waiting periods. The bill defines new terms related to parentage, including expanded definitions of "marriage," "parent," and "presumed parent," and provides a framework for courts to adjudicate competing claims of parentage by considering factors such as the child's age, the nature of relationships, and the potential harm to the child if certain relationships are not recognized. Importantly, the legislation allows courts to recognize more than two parents if doing so is in the best interest of the child, taking into account factors like pre-conception agreements and the intention of parents to raise a child together. The bill also updates various related sections of domestic relations and family court laws to reflect these new provisions, ensuring consistency across legal statutes and providing greater legal protection and recognition for diverse family structures.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

PRINT NUMBER 4555A (on 05/19/2025)

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