Indiana Surrogacy Laws
Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy
The Iowa Supreme Court upheld the enforceability of gestational surrogacy agreements in 2018.
Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage
-pre-birth parentage orders are issued for genetically related intended fathers. Genetic intended mothers & non-biologically related intended parents typically secure their parental rights through post-birth orders.
Money Permitted?
Yes.
Summary of Law
The Iowa Code implicitly permits Gestational Surrogacy.
Cases, Additional Info
Iowa Code §710.11 exempts surrogacy agreements from prohibitions on the sale or purchase of individuals.