NY S00819

Amends definitions in surrogacy law to clarify that "in vitro fertilization" is for assisted reproduction purposes and updates "surrogacy agreement" to apply to either a single intended parent or parents

Extends the deadline for intended parents to notify the court of a child's birth from 7 days to 14 days after birth for pre-birth parentage judgments

Simplifies health insurance requirements for surrogates by requiring a single comprehensive policy covering preconception care, prenatal care, hospitalization, and behavioral health care throughout pregnancy and 12 months post-birth, replacing the previous multi-tiered coverage structure

Modifies life insurance requirements by removing references to "contractual liability or accidental death insurance" and requiring only a life insurance policy with minimum $750,000 benefit for the surrogate

Allows surrogacy agreement termination before pregnancy is achieved (rather than before embryo transfer) and clarifies that intended parents remain responsible for reimbursable expenses incurred through the termination date, including medical costs within 12 months of termination