Laws
State Laws
New York Donor Insemination Law
New York state law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
New York School Laws
New York law does not address school issues relating to sexual orientation or gender identity.
New York Surrogacy Law
All surrogacy agreements, regardless of the sexual orientation of the individuals involved, are void and unenforceable under New York law.
North Carolina Adoption Law
North Carolina Custody and Visitation Law
North Carolina courts have used a parent’s sexual orientation to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. There are no published cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
North Carolina Donor Insemination Law
There is no provision in North Carolina law on donor insemination performed on an unmarried woman.
North Carolina School Laws
North Carolina law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
North Carolina Surrogacy Law
North Carolina has no laws directly regarding surrogacy; however, other laws appear to allow surrogacy arrangements that do not include payment beyond the surrogate’s medical and related expenses. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
North Dakota Adoption Law
North Dakota Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
North Dakota permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.