Bill > S09316

This bill amends various New York laws to replace gender-specific terms like "father," "mother," and "paternity" with gender-neutral language such as "parent," "parentage," and "gestating parent" or "non-gestating parent" to reflect modern family structures and ensure inclusivity. The changes are primarily made within the Family Court Act, but also affect the Civil Practice Law and Rules, Domestic Relations Law, Executive Law, Judiciary Law, Social Services Law, General Obligations Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, and Education Law. The bill aims to update legal terminology to be more inclusive and accurate in proceedings related to establishing legal parent-child relationships and support obligations, ensuring that all individuals involved are referred to in a way that respects diverse family compositions.