Surrogacy Laws in Massachusetts
Fast Facts
- Is it a surrogate friendly state: Yes, Massachusetts is friendly for gestational surrogacy.
- Can Parent(s) obtain a birth order without an adoption: Yes.
- Can birth order be obtained without a genetic connection to Child: Yes.
Summary of Massachusetts Surrogacy Law
Gestational Surrogacy is permitted by case law established by the highest court in Massachusetts: Hodas v. Morin (2004); Culliton v. Beth Israel Deaconess Med. Ctr.(2002); R.R. v. M.H. (1998). Massachusetts allows gestational surrogacy regardless of genetic connection or marital status. Pre-birth orders are permitted and obtainable. Massachusetts does not discriminate and the statutes are gender neutral. Parents are listed as “Parent” on the birth record and gender and/or gender identity is not relevant.
Summary provided by
Melissa Brisman, Esq.
Melissa B. Brisman Esq. Reproductive Lawyer
reproductivelawyer.com
(201) 505-0099
1 Paragon Dr., Suite 115
Montvale, NJ 07645
info@reproductivelawyer.com
Attorneys specializing in surrogacy law in Massachusetts
- Melissa Brisman, Esq.
Melissa B. Brisman Esq. Reproductive Lawyer
reproductivelawyer.com
(201) 505-0099
1 Paragon Dr., Suite 115
Montvale, NJ 07645
info@reproductivelawyer.com
Leslie Lightholder, Esq.
Nichols, Delisle & Lightholder P.C.
NDLLaw.com
(508) 356-6634
14 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01771
llightholder@NDLLaw.com
Kathleen A. DeLisle, Esq.
Nichols, Delisle & Lightholder P.C.
NDLLaw.com
(508) 356-5185
14 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01771
kadelisle@NDLLaw.com
Chrissy Hanisco
The Stein Law Firm PLLC
steinlawpllc.com
(603)-228-1109
81 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
cmhanisco@steinlawpllc.com