Hawaii HB1193 updates parentage laws to include modern family structures, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction.

Hawaii HB1193 amends the state's parentage laws to reflect contemporary family dynamics, including provisions for surrogacy and assisted reproduction. The bill establishes requirements for surrogacy agreements, including that intended parents must be at least 21 years old, have independent legal representation, and complete medical and mental health evaluations. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of parties in surrogacy agreements, including the surrogate's right to terminate the agreement and the intended parents' financial obligations.

Hawaii HB1193 updates parentage laws to include modern family structures, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction.

Hawaii HB1193 amends the state's parentage laws to reflect contemporary family dynamics, including provisions for surrogacy and assisted reproduction. The bill establishes requirements for surrogacy agreements, including that intended parents must be at least 21 years old, have independent legal representation, and complete medical and mental health evaluations. It outlines the rights and responsibilities of parties in surrogacy agreements, including the surrogate's right to terminate the agreement and the intended parents' financial obligations.