This bill seeks to modernize the legal framework for assisted reproduction and surrogacy in Minnesota by introducing a new chapter, Minnesota Statutes, chapter 257E, while repealing the existing section 257.56. It provides clear definitions for key terms such as "gestational surrogate," "intended parent," and "surrogacy agreement," and outlines the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved, including donors, intended parents, and surrogates. The legislation mandates independent legal representation and medical evaluations for surrogates, specifies conditions for determining parental status, and addresses the implications of disputes regarding parentage, including the legal status of deceased individuals.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that rights under surrogacy agreements are nonassignable and that changes in marital status for either party do not affect the agreement's validity. It grants exclusive jurisdiction to the court over matters arising from the agreement for a specified period after the child's birth and details the process for terminating a gestational surrogacy agreement. Additionally, the bill requires gamete banks and fertility clinics to collect and disclose donor information, ensuring that children conceived through assisted reproduction can access their donor's identifying information and medical history upon reaching adulthood. Overall, the legislation aims to provide clarity and protection for all parties involved in assisted reproduction and surrogacy arrangements in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
1st Engrossment: 257.56