NY A10464

Extends the period during which adoptive parents may pay the birth mother's housing, maternity clothing, child clothing, and transportation expenses from 60 days before birth to 180 days before birth.

Extends the post-birth expense payment period from 30 days after birth to 45 days after birth, or 45 days after parental consent to adoption, whichever is later.

Allows courts to extend expense payment periods beyond the stated timeframes if they determine in writing that exceptional circumstances exist.

Maintains existing prohibitions on unauthorized agencies receiving compensation for adoption services and restrictions on attorneys serving both birth parents and adoptive parents in adoption proceedings.