S 9316 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language; repealer

This bill amends New York's Family Court Act to replace gendered terms like "father," "mother," and "paternity" with gender-neutral language such as "parent" and "parentage" throughout relevant legal provisions. It directly affects family court proceedings involving parentage determination, child support, and genetic testing orders, ensuring terminology aligns with inclusive language standards. Key mechanisms include updating specific sections of the law (e.g., changing "paternity" to "parentage" in sections governing support proceedings, genetic testing, and court orders). The changes apply to all cases where parentage is established or contested under the Family Court Act. This is a technical update to legal terminology, not a substantive policy change.
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Introduced Feb 27, 2026 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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