NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer Calls on Assembly to Legalize Surrogacy in New York State

“New York is supposed to lead the way when it comes to equality and progressive values. But when it comes to gestational surrogacy, New York’s laws are antiquated, out of step with our progressive spirit, and downright wrong. The status quo inexplicably forces LGBTQ+ and infertile couples who dream of raising a family in New York to leave the state to go through the surrogacy process. This is discriminatory and it comes at a massive cost to New Yorkers, personally and financially.

“The greatest joy in my life is being a parent, and we need to help all New Yorkers have options to choose when, if, and how to become parents themselves. The legislation advanced by Governor Cuomo would be a game changer. It would provide New Yorkers the ability to start families through gestational surrogacy and bring New York’s laws into the 21st Century, along with 47 other states. The Senate, and Senator Brad Hoylman in particular, deserve credit for passing this bill – and the Assembly has only a few days left to follow suit. This is about fairness and making the dream of raising a family a reality for more New Yorkers. Equality cannot wait – the Assembly must act.”

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