MN
Minnesota House Bill HF4564

Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF4564

Introduced
3/4/24  

Caption

Assisted reproduction rights and responsibilities updated, gestational surrogacy agreement requirements created, genetic surrogacy agreement requirements created, and genetic donation recordkeeping and information sharing provided.

Impact

The enactment of HF4564 will significantly alter the legal landscape surrounding assisted reproduction and surrogacy. Key changes include defining terms such as 'gestational surrogate' and 'genetic surrogate,' creating clear guidelines for the execution and validation of surrogacy agreements, and establishing the legal parentage of children born from assisted reproduction. These changes reflect an effort to modernize the law and address the complexities that have arisen in this evolving area of family law, promoting the best interests of children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies.

Summary

House File 4564 is a legislative proposal aimed at updating rights and responsibilities related to assisted reproduction in the state of Minnesota. This bill introduces new definitions and procedures for gestational and genetic surrogacy agreements. It specifies the roles of intended parents, surrogates, and donors, while also establishing requirements for legal consent and documentation to ensure clarity in these agreements. With significant revisions to the state's existing surrogacy laws, the bill strives to provide a more structured legal framework.

Contention

While supporters of HF4564 argue that the bill provides necessary clarity and protection for all parties involved in surrogacy arrangements, some opposition may arise regarding the implications of the legal definitions of parentage and rights of surrogates. Concerns may be raised over the potential impact on existing surrogate agreements and the rights of surrogates, especially in situations related to the termination of agreements or the management of parental rights in the event of the intended parent's death. These discussions are vital as the bill moves through the legislative process.

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Companion Bills

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