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MI SB0811
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Gestational Surrogate Parentage Act" to legalize and regulate gestational surrogate contracts in Michigan, allowing compensation for surrogacy arrangements.
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Requires surrogate carriers to undergo psychological testing, obtain physician certification of good physical health, and have all parties obtain mental health professional statements before contract validity.
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Mandates court petition and approval for contract enforceability, with court records kept confidential unless all parties provide written authorization for public release.
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Prohibits surrogacy contracts involving unemancipated minors or females diagnosed with intellectual disability, mental illness, or developmental disability, with violations punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment and $50,000 fine.
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Repeals the previous "Surrogate Parenting Act" of 1988 and takes effect 90 days after enactment; custody disputes resolved by circuit court based on best interests of the child standard.
Legislative Description
Family law; other; surrogate parenting act; repeal, and establish the gestational surrogate parentage act. Creates new act.
Children: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Families, Seniors And Human Services
2/23/2016