Establishing a Comprehensive Framework for Surrogacy Arrangements
Legislative Milestone in Connecticut’s Surrogacy Landscape:
2022
Surrogacy arrangements in Connecticut are governed by the Connecticut Parentage Act, which is in effect as of January 1, 2022.
Surrogacy Contracts
Are legally binding in Connecticut.
In the case of a traditional surrogacy arrangement, the agreement must be validated in court before the embryo transfer.
Each party must be represented by a separate surrogacy attorney.
Parental Rights
Pre-birth order can be obtained by the Intended Parents regardless of their marital status, sexual orientation or genetic connection to the child, without the need of adoption.
Legal Rights of Surrogates:
Surrogates must complete mental health assessment
Surrogates must have a complete physical evaluation.
Surrogates may receive compensation beyond reimbursement of expenses.
Who Can Benefit from Surrogacy in CT?
Single individuals
Heterosexual couples
Same-sex couples
Surrogacy Environment in Connecticut:
Connecticut being a surrogate-friendly state with a well-defined legal framework for surrogacy might contribute to a favorable environment for surrogacy arrangements.
Advantages of Surrogacy in CT
A clear legal framework provided by the Connecticut Parentage Act which governs surrogacy arrangements and establishes the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.
The law allows for birth orders to be issued in both gestational and traditional surrogacy arrangements without the need of adoption, simplifying the legal process for Intended Parents.
