N.Y. Fam. Ct. Act § 581-601

§ 581-601. Applicability. The rights enumerated in this part shall\napply to any person acting as surrogate under the laws of the state of\nNew York, notwithstanding any surrogacy agreement, judgment of\nparentage, memorandum of understanding, verbal agreement or contract to\nthe contrary. Except as otherwise provided by law, any written or verbal\nagreement purporting to waive or limit any of the rights in this part is\nvoid as against public policy. The rights enumerated in this part are\nnot exclusive, and are in addition to any other rights provided by law,\nregulation, or a surrogacy agreement that meets the requirements of this\narticle.\n