Statute · New York Family Court Act
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 581-602 — Health and welfare decisions
N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 581-602
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- New York Family Court Act
- Jurisdiction
- New York
- Current through
- Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 581-602. Health and welfare decisions. A person acting as surrogate has the right to make all health and welfare decisions regarding them-self and their pregnancy, including but not limited to whether to consent to a cesarean section or multiple embryo transfer, to utilize the services of a…
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N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 581-602 — Health and welfare decisions is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 581-602. Health and welfare decisions. A person acting as surrogate has the right to make all health and welfare decisions regarding them-self and their pregnancy, including but not limited to whether to consent to a cesarean section or multiple embryo transfer, to utilize the services of a health care practitioner of their choosing, whether to terminate or continue the pregnancy, and whether to reduce or retain the number of fetuses or embryos they are carrying.