N.Y. bill would replace 'mother,' 'father' with gender-neutral terms

The New York Legislature has passed a bill that would strip the words "mother" and "father" from sections of state family law and replace them with gender-neutral alternatives, sending the measure to Gov.

Kathy Hochul for her signature or veto.

"Mother" would become "gestating parent," and "father" would become "non-gestating parent." ...