§ 121. Definitions. When used in this article, unless the context or subject matter manifestly requires a different interpretation: 1. “Genetic surrogate” shall mean a person who gives birth to a child who is the person’s genetic child pursuant to a genetic surrogate parenting agreement. 2. “Genetic surrogate parenting agreement” shall mean any agreement, oral […]
§ 122. Public policy. Genetic surrogate parenting agreements are hereby declared contrary to the public policy of this state, and are void and unenforceable.
§ 123. Prohibitions and penalties. 1. No person or other entity shall knowingly request, accept, receive, pay or give any fee, compensation or other remuneration, directly or indirectly, in connection with any genetic surrogate parenting agreement, or induce, arrange or otherwise assist in arranging a genetic surrogate parenting agreement for a fee, compensation or other […]
§ 124. Proceedings regarding parental rights, status or obligations. In any action or proceeding involving a purported genetic surrogacy parenting agreement, the parentage of the child will be determined based on the laws of New York state and: 1. the court shall not consider the genetic surrogate’s participation in a genetic surrogate parenting agreement as […]
