Massachusetts Parentage Act Info Session

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

The Massachusetts Parentage Act 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

Resources

• 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, and Instagram