MI SB1177

Establishes the "Gestational Surrogacy Parentage Act" to allow and regulate gestational surrogacy agreements in Michigan, replacing the 1988 Surrogate Parenting Act.

Requires gestational surrogates to be at least 21 years old, have previously given birth, complete medical evaluation and mental health consultation, obtain health insurance coverage for pregnancy and 8 weeks postpartum, and consult with independent legal counsel.

Prohibits compensation to parties for surrogacy agreements; allows only reimbursement of actual medical, legal, and pregnancy-related expenses plus reasonable living expenses consistent with adoption payments.

Establishes that upon execution of a valid agreement certified by both parties' attorneys, the intended parent becomes the legal parent by operation of law with full custody, and the gestational surrogate has no parental rights.

Makes surrogacy agreements involving minors or individuals with intellectual disability, mental illness, or developmental disability a felony punishable by up to $50,000 fine or 5 years imprisonment; takes effect 90 days after enactment only if Senate Bills 1178, 1179, and 1180 also pass.