Michigan no longer has some of the most restrictive surrogacy policies in the nation.
The Michigan Family Protection Act went into effect on Tuesday. The act lifts the ban on paid surrogacy and removes barriers for families who use IVF and gestational surrogacy.
The act includes nine bills legalizing and regulating paid surrogacy, ensuring fair compensation and outlining legal representation for gestational surrogates.
To become a surrogate in Michigan, women must be 21 years old, have given birth at least once, undergo a comprehensive medical and mental health screening and be assigned an independent lawyer to protect their rights.
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