Maine Surrogacy Laws

Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy

Surrogacy is permitted and regulated by statute.

 

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Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage

Pre-birth parentage orders can readily be obtained in nearly all gestational surrogacy situations,  regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or genetic connection to the child.

Money Permitted?

Yes.

Summary of Law

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

Cases, Additional Info

Maine Parentage Act Title 19A Chapter 61, effective July 1, 2016, provides legal framework for gestational surrogacy agreements.