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The Equality for Every Family Act and Illinois Surrogacy and Gamete Donation: What Would Change and How to Prepare
HB2683 known as the “Equality for Every Family Act” has not been enacted. This article explains what would change when the bill becomes law so that intended parents, surrogates, and agencies can plan ahead.
Ralph M. Tsong
Nov 14, 20255 min read
How Illinois Health Insurance Can Cover Egg Donation and Surrogacy
Did you know Illinois has a great law for infertility coverage that includes third party egg retrievals and embryo transfer procedures and it's only getting better in 2026?
Ralph M. Tsong
Sep 18, 20254 min read
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
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