Michigan Compiled Laws Act 199 Of 1988 Surrogate Parenting Act (722.851 - 722.863)

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

Section 722.851 Short Title.
This act shall be known and may be cited as the “surrogate parenting act”. History: 1988, Act 199, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988
Section 722.853 Definitions.
As used in this act: (a) "Compensation" means a payment of money, objects, services, or anything else having monetary value except payment of expenses...
Section 722.855 Surrogate Parentage Contract As Void And Unenforceable.
A surrogate parentage contract is void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. History: 1988, Act 199, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988
Section 722.857 Surrogate Parentage Contract Prohibited; Conditions; Surrogate Parentage Contract As Felony; Penalty.
(1) A person shall not enter into, induce, arrange, procure, or otherwise assist in the formation of a surrogate parentage contract under which an...
Section 722.859 Surrogate Parentage Contract For Compensation Prohibited; Surrogate Parentage Contract For Compensation As Misdemeanor Or Felony; Penalty.
(1) A person shall not enter into, induce, arrange, procure, or otherwise assist in the formation of a surrogate parentage contract for compensation. (2)...
Section 722.861 Custody Of Child.
If a child is born to a surrogate mother or surrogate carrier pursuant to a surrogate parentage contract, and there is a dispute between...
Section 722.863 Effective Date.
This act shall take effect September 1, 1988. History: 1988, Act 199, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988

Last modified: October 10, 2016