New JerseyMarried or civil union couples could be presumed parents after carrier births or insemination
Married or civil union couples would be presumed to be legal parents when both are listed on the birth certificate of a child born through a gestational carrier or artificial insemination.
What it does
A married or civil union couple would be presumed to be a child’s legal parents after a gestational carrier birth or artificial insemination, if both appear on the birth certificate.
Argument forCouples who meet the rules could establish parentage through their marriage or civil union record and the child’s birth certificate, avoiding an adoption case.
Argument againstA person who may have parental rights could have less chance for a court hearing when a couple meets the birth certificate rules for the presumption.
More detail
A natural or intended parent and their spouse or civil union partner would be presumed to be the child’s legal parents. This applies to a child born through a gestational carrier agreement or through artificial insemination. The couple must have a valid marriage or civil union certificate issued before the child’s birth. Both people must be listed as parents on an original birth certificate issued by the State Registrar of Vital Statistics.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Withdrawn from ConsiderationLatest
- Sep 14Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary CommitteeIntroduced
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