Surrogacy in Connecticut

Connecticut Surrogacy Laws

Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy

Surrogacy is permitted by statute.

Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage

-pre-birth parentage orders may be granted regardless of genetic relationship, marital status, or sexual orientation

Money Permitted?

Yes.

Summary of Law

Connecticut law allows for enforceable surrogacy agreements and pre-birth orders establishing parentage.

Cases, Additional Info

–The Connecticut Parentage Act (CPA) of 2022 regulates surrogacy in the state, including gestational and genetic surrogacy and that intended parents may be listed on the birth certificate, regardless of genetic connection.