Kansas Surrogacy Laws

Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy

No statutes or published case law prohibit surrogacy.

 

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Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage

Pre-birth parentage orders are typically granted when there is a genetic connection between the intended parent(s) and the child.

Money Permitted?

Yes.

Summary of Law

Kansas law does not specifically address surrogacy, but the practice is permitted.

Cases, Additional Info

Gestational surrogacy is permitted with legal guidelines based on the Kansas Uniform Parentage Act and the Adoption Code. Will typically enforce surrogacy contracts, but not all provisions (ex pregnancy termination, etc)