Family Court Act § 581-101 · Part 1. General Provisions
Purpose
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Text — Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
§ 581-101. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to legally establish a child's relationship to his or her parents where the child is conceived through assisted reproduction except for children born to a person acting as surrogate who contributed the egg used in conception. This article and all governmental measures adopted pursuant thereto should comply with existing laws on reproductive health and bodily integrity.
Source of truth
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- Law content up to date as of August 21, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
- Official file
- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/FCT581-101
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