New York 2025 Session Status: Passed Assembly

A8382 — Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language; repealer

Last action — Passed Senate

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Passed Assembly

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Changes parent-related terminology to gender-neutral language.

This bill updates legal language by replacing terms like father and mother with gender-neutral alternatives. Its purpose is to be more inclusive in legal contexts.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  2. PASSED SENATE

  3. 3RD READING CAL.572

  4. SUBSTITUTED FOR S9316

  5. REFERRED TO CODES

  6. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  7. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  8. AMENDED ON THIRD READING 8382A

  9. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.275

  10. REPORTED

  11. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  12. REFERENCE CHANGED TO JUDICIARY

  13. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

  14. REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8382 do?
Replaces the terms father, mother, and filiation to gender neutral language.
Who sponsors A8382?
A8382 is sponsored by Amy Paulin.
What is the current status of A8382?
This bill has passed the Assembly. Introduced May 13, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
Where can I track A8382?
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