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Louisiana Surrogacy Bill Signed Into Law

Report that Gov. John Bel Edwards of Louisiana signed a surrogacy bill into law this week.  This new law changes the presumption that a woman who gives birth may always be the legal mother.  Effective as of August 1, 2016, the new law sets forth the required steps and process to establish the legal relationships between the gestational carrier, biological parent(s), and child.  This is a reversal from Gov. Edwards predecessor, Gov. Bobby Jindal, who vetoed similar bills in 2013 and 2014.

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Republican Louisiana Legislator Authors Bill To Legalize Surrogacy

Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, Stuart Bishop, authored a bill that’s about to be considered before the full senate to legalize surrogacy.

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Louisiana House Votes 83-15 to Send Measure to Louisiana Senate to Consider Legal Framework for Surrogacy

Vetoed twice by former Governor Bobby Jindal, the Louisiana House approved another measure 83-14 to have Louisiana Senate consider legal framework for surrogacy.

Article states that surrogacy in Louisiana is not currently illegal; however, surrogacy contracts are not enforceable.

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