REVISED UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT

HB 373 replaces New Mexico's existing Uniform Parentage Act with the Revised Uniform Parentage Act, modernizing laws around parentage determination for children conceived through assisted reproduction (like IVF) or surrogacy. It clarifies legal relationships by defining key terms (e.g., "intended parent," "assisted reproduction," "surrogacy agreements") and establishes procedures for establishing parentage through court or written acknowledgment. The law directly affects families using fertility services, surrogacy, or navigating parentage disputes, ensuring consistency regardless of where a child was born or lived. The bill was passed by committees but postponed indefinitely in June 2025 and remains pending.