Bill > H2285

This bill aims to align existing laws with the "Goodridge decision," a landmark court ruling that recognized same-sex marriage, by clarifying the legal status of children born through artificial insemination or surrogate birth to married individuals. Specifically, it amends Chapter 46 of the General Laws to ensure that any child born to a married person through artificial insemination or surrogate birth, with the consent of their spouse, is legally recognized as the legitimate child of both married individuals, regardless of their gender. Additionally, the bill mandates that all official forms and documents used to record birth information must include the term "parent" to clearly identify where the parents' names should be entered, thereby ensuring inclusivity and legal recognition for all parents.