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Massachusetts Senate Unanimously Passes Bill H4750 to Expand Parentage Protections for LGBTQ Parents

Jul 31, 2024, 04:02 PM

The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously passed Bill H4750 on Tuesday, which aims to expand the legal definition of parenthood and provide greater protections for LGBTQ parents. The legislation removes the word 'father' from birth certificates and replaces terms such as 'man' and 'woman' with 'persons' and 'mother' with 'person who gave birth.' This move is seen as a significant step towards legal parentage equality, especially for LGBTQ families. The bill now awaits approval from Governor Maura Healey.