Most friendly states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. Friendly: Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Illinois, New Jersey, Colorado. Some restrictions: Other states with varying laws. Not permitted: Louisiana, Nebraska. Michigan recently updated laws to allow compensated surrogacy.
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Surrogacy FAQ for Intended Parents
Reviewed Aug 7, 2025 1 min read
Where is surrogacy legal?
Most friendly states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Nevada, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington. Friendly: Oregon, Maryland,...
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Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 7, 2025.