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AZ SCR1008

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda Gray

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 25-218 to make a technical correction regarding the definition and legal treatment of surrogate parentage contracts.

  • Clarifies that if the mother of a child born through a surrogate parentage contract is married, her husband is presumed to be the legal father of the child, with this presumption being rebuttable.

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on entering into, inducing, arranging, procuring or assisting in the formation of surrogate parentage contracts.

  • Reaffirms that a surrogate is the legal mother of a child born as a result of a surrogate parentage contract and is entitled to custody of that child.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit this proposition to voters at the next general election for approval.

Legislative Description

Technical correction; marriage

Last Action

Referred to Senate RULES Committee

1/11/2011

Full Bill Text

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