N.Y. Domestic Relations Law § 121: Definitions

§ 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.