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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: New York lawmakers passed a bill replacing “mother” and “father” with “gestating parent” and “non-gestating parent” in parts of state law.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: The legislation updates portions of family law with gender-neutral parental terminology. The bill does not ban or eliminate the use of the words “mother” and “father.”
Date: 06/08/2026
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Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check