Michigan Act 199 of 1988



SURROGATE PARENTING ACT

Act 199 of 1988

AN ACT to establish surrogate parentage contracts as contrary to public policy and void; to prohibit surrogate parentage contracts for compensation; to provide for children conceived, gestated, and born pursuant to a surrogate parentage contract; and to provide for penalties and remedies.


History: 1988, Act 199, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentDescription
Section 722.851Short title.
Section 722.853Definitions.
Section 722.855Surrogate parentage contract as void and unenforceable.
Section 722.857Surrogate parentage contract prohibited; surrogate parentage contract as felony; penalty.
Section 722.859Surrogate parentage contract for compensation prohibited; surrogate parentage contract for compensation as misdemeanor or felony; penalty.
Section 722.861Custody of child.
Section 722.863Effective date.