Legislative Milestone in Idaho’s Surrogacy Landscape:
Present: In Idaho, the landscape of surrogacy is navigated through a legal framework that, despite the absence of explicit surrogacy laws, supports the practice, making it a viable option for family building.
Surrogacy Contracts
Establish rights and obligations of every party.
Establish potential risks and complications.
Establish Surrogate’s compensation and other financial information.
Parental Rights
In Idaho, Intended Parents using their own egg or sperm can be granted a post-birth parentage order, confirming their legal parental status. However, Intended Parents with no genetic connection to the child typically must pursue adoption after birth to establish legal parentage, as pre-birth orders are not available.
Legal Rights of Surrogates:
All the rights and obligations of a Surrogate are regulated by the legal agreement.
Who Can Benefit from Surrogacy in ID?
Single individuals with a genetic link to a child
Heterosexual couples with a genetic link to a child
Same-sex couples with a genetic link to a child
Surrogacy Environment in Idaho:
Surrogacy in Idaho is legal and practiced within a supportive legal environment. Although there are no specific laws regulating surrogacy, the courts are generally favorable towards surrogacy arrangements, enabling Intended Parents and Surrogates to proceed with their surrogacy journey confidently.
Advantages of Surrogacy in ID
Despite the absence of surrogacy-specific legislation, Idaho offers a conducive environment for surrogacy, facilitated by the courts' general favorability towards such arrangements and the expertise of surrogacy professionals.
