Definitions

N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 121, under Genetic Surrogate Parenting Contracts.

N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 121

§ 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 or written, in which: (a) a genetic surrogate agrees either to be inseminated with the sperm of a person who is not their spouse or to be impregnated with an embryo that is the product of the genetic surrogate's ovum fertilized with the sperm of a person who is not their spouse; and (b) the genetic surrogate agrees to, or intends to, surrender or consent to the adoption of the child born as a result of such insemination or impregnation.