The proposed bill enacts the Uniform Parentage Act, introducing new legal provisions under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 257E, while repealing numerous existing statutes related to parentage. Key insertions include definitions for terms such as "acknowledged parent," "adjudicated parent," "alleged genetic parent," and "assisted reproduction," which clarify the legal framework surrounding parent-child relationships. The bill establishes that a parent-child relationship can be formed through various means, including birth, adoption, acknowledgment of parentage, and court adjudication, and emphasizes equal recognition of these relationships regardless of the parents' marital status. It also outlines processes for acknowledging and denying parentage, including the requirements for valid acknowledgments and the conditions under which they can be rescinded or challenged, while ensuring that the Office of Vital Records will not charge fees for filing these documents.

Additionally, the bill introduces comprehensive provisions regarding assisted reproduction and surrogacy agreements, establishing clear definitions and legal standards for all parties involved. It specifies that donors are not considered parents of children conceived through assisted reproduction, while individuals who consent to assisted reproduction with the intent to parent are recognized as parents. The legislation mandates that surrogacy agreements must be executed with specific legal formalities, ensuring independent legal representation for all parties. Furthermore, it addresses the disclosure of identifying information and medical history for children conceived through assisted reproduction, requiring licensed gamete banks and fertility clinics to provide this information upon request. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and streamline the legal processes surrounding parentage, ensuring clarity, fairness, and the protection of rights for all parties involved.