New York Democrats Replace "Mother" and "Father" With "Gestating Parent" — Now Awaiting Hochul's Signature

New York Democrats have passed Bill A8382A/S9316, stripping "Mother" and "Father" from family court, domestic relations, and child support statutes. The bill now sits on Governor Hochul's desk.

New York Democrats have passed Bill A8382A/S9316, which replaces "Mother" and "Father" with "Gestating Parent" and "Non-Gestating Parent" in family court, domestic relations, and child support statutes.

The bill is now awaiting Governor Hochul's signature.