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Illinois Law Legal Requirements for Surrogacy Agreements
UPDATE: The Equality for Every Family Act (HB2683) was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker in December 2025 and is now in effect. Bold text throughout this article reflects changes under the new law. Read the full breakdown here . Overview of the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act Since 2005, the state of Illinois has had a surrogacy law on the books. Unlike other states, the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act has a few requirements that are distinct and not found in oth

Ralph M. Tsong
Jul 20, 20234 min read


Series Review: Netflix’s The Surrogacy
The Surrogacy (Madre de Alquiler), a Mexican telenovela about a woman forced into surrogacy has been a top 10 Netflix series in the US.

Ralph M. Tsong
Jul 13, 20234 min read


Legal Requirements for Surrogacy Agreements in Washington
In Washington, surrogacy agreements are governed by specific legal requirements to ensure all the rights of parties involved. If you are an intended parent interested in growing your family via surrogacy or becoming a surrogate, you should become familiar with Washington’s requirements. In 2019, Washington enacted one of the best surrogacy laws in the country; making it a popular state for surrogacy. They recognize intended parents as the child’s parents before birth through

Ralph M. Tsong
Jul 6, 20233 min read
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