CGS § 46b-533. Requirements to validate genetic surrogacy agreement.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in section 46b-536, a genetic surrogacy agreement shall be validated by a Probate Court. A proceeding to validate the agreement shall be commenced before the assisted reproduction related to the surrogacy agreement.

(b) Upon examination of the parties, the court shall issue an order validating a genetic surrogacy agreement if the court finds that:

(1) Sections 46b-522 to 46b-524, inclusive, are satisfied; and

(2) All parties entered into the agreement voluntarily and understand its terms.

(c) A person who terminates a genetic surrogacy agreement under section 46b-534 shall file notice of the termination with the court. On receipt of the notice, the court shall vacate any order issued under subsection (b) of this section. A person who shall not notify the court of the termination of the agreement shall be subject to sanctions.

Short History

(P.A. 21-15, S. 72.)

Long History

History: P.A. 21-15 effective January 1, 2022.