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Surrogacy Laws by State

California

Connecticut

District of Columbia

Delaware

Maine

New Hampshire

New Jersey

Nevada

Rhode Island

Vermont

Washington

Surrogacy Friendly states

These states allow pre-birth orders for all types of Intended Parents and situations.

Alabama

Alaska

Arkansas

Colorado

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Illinois

Kansas

Kentucky

Massachusetts

Maryland

Minnesota

Missouri

Mississippi

Montana

North Carolina

North Dakota

New Mexico

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

South Carolina

South Dakota

Texas

Utah

Wisconsin

West Virginia

Surrogacy Friendly states

These states are surrogacy friendly with some minor specifications and limitations or there is no law prohibiting commercial surrogacy. May require post-birth order. Results may vary by county.

Iowa

Idaho

Montana

Nebraska

New York

Tennessee

Virginia

Wyoming

Surrogacy permitted states

These states allow for surrogacy, though post birth birth orders may be required, or results inconsistent.

Arizona

Indiana

Lousiana

Michigan

Commericial Surrogacy is prohibited or contracts unenforceable

These states currently do not allow or recognise commercial surrogacy contracts.

The information provided on these pages are for research purposes only.
Consult with an a legal professional regarding surrogacy laws in each state.

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