Key facts
- Democrats propose changing 'mother' to 'gestating parent' in New York law.
- The term 'putative father' would be redefined as 'alleged parent' in paternity proceedings.
Democrats are seeking to update legal terminology in New York, proposing to replace the term 'mother' with 'gestating parent' in relevant legislation. Additionally, the bill aims to redefine 'putative father' within paternity proceedings to 'alleged parent'. These changes reflect a broader trend of evolving language in legal and social contexts.