A08382

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

Chamber Passed·3/19/26

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

The bill replaces the terms "father," "mother," and "filiation" with gender-neutral language in various sections of the Family Court Act, Civil Practice Law and Rules, Domestic Relations Law, Executive Law, Judiciary Law, Social Services Law, General Obligations Law, Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. It aims to ensure that legal terminology is inclusive and does not discriminate based on gender.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 38–23 · Jun 2
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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23 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

11:00 AM

Assembly Codes Committee Hearing

Feb 10

10:00 AM

Assembly Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Jun 2

Senate

SUBSTITUTED FOR S9316

Jun 2

Senate

3RD READING CAL.572

Jun 2

Senate

PASSED SENATE