Increases the time frame for payments of certain expenses by adoptive parents

This bill updates the rules for how much money adoptive parents can pay to cover a birth mother's pregnancy and birth-related expenses in New York. It allows adoptive parents to reimburse costs such as housing, clothing, and travel up to 180 days before the baby is born and for up to 45 days after birth or parental consent, whichever comes later. The law also permits payments for medical fees, nursing care, and legal services while maintaining strict limits to prevent illegal payments to birth parents. Additionally, the bill reinforces rules against attorneys representing both the birth parent and adoptive parent in the same case to ensure ethical conduct. These changes apply to all adoptions involving children born in New York or residents seeking to adopt within the state.