Massachusetts Surrogacy Laws
Stance of Courts Toward Surrogacy
Surrogacy is permitted by statute.
Intended Parents Marital Status / Establishing Parentage
– pre-birth and post-birth parentage orders may be granted for all intended parents, sexual orientation, regardless of marital status or biological connection.
Money Permitted?
Yes.
Summary of Law
Gestational Surrogacy is permitted by the Massachusetts Parentage Act, enacted in 2024, effective January 1, 2025 (G.L. c. 209(c), Section 28 et seq.).
Cases, Additional Info
“Gestational surrogacy is permitted under the Massachusetts Parentage Act, enacted in 2024 and effective January 1, 2025 (G.L. c. 209C, Section 28 et seq.), establishing clear guidelines for surrogacy agreements and parental rights.”