Massachusetts Parentage Act Info Session

What You Need to Know About the Massachusetts Parentage Act and Its Protections for Your Family

O Lei de Parentesco de Massachusetts has been signed into law and will take effect January 1, 2025. The historic new law will protect LGBTQ+ families and families formed through assisted reproduction.

Experts from the Massachusetts Parentage Act Coalition hosted a virtual info session for parents, families, and community members to prepare for the law and understand its protections. Watch the recording and find links to resources below.

Featuring:

• Polly Crozier, Director of Family Advocacy, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
• Dean Hutchison, Vice President of Legal Services, Circle Surrogacy
• Caitlin Egleson, Partner, Egleson & Sturges LLC
• Gabrielle Navarro, Public Information Manager, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders
• Jordan Wilson, Executive Director, COLAGE

Recursos

• More information about the Massachusetts Parentage Act: MassParentage.org
• Information about Voluntary Acknowledgements of Parentage (VAPs): GLAD.org/VAP 
• Massachusetts Parentage Act FAQ: GLAD.org/MPA-FAQ
• Free and confidential legal information, assistance, and referrals: GLADAnswers.org
• Resources for New England Parents: GLAD.org/New-England-Parents
• LGBTQ Paths to Parentage: LGBTQParentage.org 
• Follow the Massachusetts Parentage Act Coalition on Facebook, Twitter, e Instagram