Bill > HB5339

This bill amends the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act by adding a new requirement for intended parents in surrogacy agreements to pass a comprehensive criminal background check. Specifically, the bill requires intended parents to undergo a criminal history check using the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) as well as national and state sex offender registry checks. This new provision is added to the existing requirements for intended parents, which already include being at least 21 years old, completing a mental health consultation, and securing independent legal representation throughout the surrogacy agreement process. The background check requirement aims to ensure the safety and protection of potential children born through surrogacy by screening intended parents for serious criminal history or sexual offenses. The bill maintains the existing provisions for surrogates, which include being at least 21 years old, having previously given birth to a child, completing medical and mental health evaluations, and securing independent legal representation.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5339