Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1151

Introduced
1/17/25  

Caption

Relating To Assisted Reproduction.

Impact

The provisions outlined in SB1151 are poised to modernize the approach to assisted reproduction and surrogacy in Hawaii. By affirming the validity of assisted reproduction agreements executed under this bill, it reduces the ambiguity surrounding parental rights, particularly concerning gestational carriers. This legislative change also aims to enhance the legal recognition of diverse family structures by clearly establishing the roles and rights of intended parents. Courts in Hawaii will have enhanced capabilities to process parentage determinations efficiently, reducing uncertainty and improving the experiences of those pursuing assisted reproductive technologies.

Summary

SB1151 addresses the legal framework surrounding assisted reproduction in Hawaii by establishing new provisions for assisted reproduction agreements. The bill introduces definitions for key terms including 'intended parent', 'gestational carrier', and 'surrogate', thereby providing clarity and structure for individuals involved in assisted reproduction. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all parties engage independent licensed attorneys to ensure that all agreements are legally sound and protect the interests of all involved. This step is crucial in preventing potential legal disputes that may arise from misunderstandings regarding parental rights and responsibilities.

Contention

While SB1151 is designed to streamline the surrogacy process and protect the rights of intended parents, some concerns have been raised regarding the implications of such agreements on the rights of gestational carriers. Critics may argue that the requirement for gestational carriers to obtain independent legal counsel could create additional barriers for women willing to serve as surrogates, particularly in terms of accessibility and costs. Furthermore, there may be broader discussions about the ethical considerations surrounding surrogacy and the potential commercialization of reproductive services, thereby warranting ongoing community engagement and legislative review.

Companion Bills

HI HB611

Same As Relating To Assisted Reproduction.

Previously Filed As

HI HB611

Relating To Assisted Reproduction.

HI SB2447

Relating to reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

HI HB3132

Relating to reporting requirements for assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Similar Bills

HI HB611

Relating To Assisted Reproduction.

HI SB1231

Relating To Parentage.

HI HB1193

Relating To Parentage.

PA HB350

In intestate succession, further providing for rules of succession; in administration and personal representatives, providing for liability of executor; in proceedings prior to petition to adopt, further providing for rules of succession, for hearing, for alternative procedure for relinquishment and for hearing; in support matters generally, further providing general administration of support matters, repealing provisions relating to paternity and further providing for continuing jurisdiction over support orders; in general provisions relating to children and minors, repealing provisions relating to acknowledgment and claim of paternity; in jurisdiction, further providing for bases for jurisdiction over nonresident; enacting the Uniform Parentage Act; providing for parent-child relationship for certain individuals, for voluntary acknowledgment of parentage, for genetic testing, for proceeding to adjudicate parentage, for assisted reproduction, for surrogacy agreements and for information about donors; and, in organization and jurisdiction of courts of common pleas, further providing for original jurisdiction and venue.

IL HB2683

PARENTAGE-EQUALITY

IL SB2507

PARENTAGE-EQUALITY

NM HB373

Revised Uniform Parentage Act

CA AB67

Attorney General: Reproductive Privacy Act: enforcement.