All Comparison Tables
Surrogacy Agreement Enforceability
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Each state's treatment of gestational surrogacy contracts, availability of pre-birth parentage orders, and rules around compensation.
50 States3 data columnsLast updated: May 2026
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| State | Status | Pre-Birth Orders | Compensation Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Limited | No | Yes |
| Alaska | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Arizona | Voidable by statute | No | Yes |
| Arkansas | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| California | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Colorado | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Connecticut | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Delaware | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Florida | Permitted (married) | Yes | Yes |
| Georgia | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Hawaii | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Idaho | Permitted | Limited | Yes |
| Illinois | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Indiana | Voidable | No | Yes |
| Iowa | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Kansas | Permitted | No | Yes |
| Kentucky | Permitted (case law) | Limited | Yes |
| Louisiana | Limited (gestational only) | Limited | Yes |
| Maine | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Maryland | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Massachusetts | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Michigan | Banned (criminal) | No | No |
| Minnesota | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Mississippi | Permitted (case law) | Limited | Yes |
| Missouri | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Montana | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Nebraska | Voidable | No | Limited |
| Nevada | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| New Hampshire | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| New Jersey | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| New Mexico | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| New York | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| North Carolina | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| North Dakota | Limited (gestational) | Limited | Yes |
| Ohio | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Oklahoma | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Oregon | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Rhode Island | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| South Carolina | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| South Dakota | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Tennessee | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Texas | Permitted (married) | Yes | Yes |
| Utah | Permitted (gestational) | Yes | Yes |
| Vermont | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| Virginia | Permitted | Yes | Limited |
| Washington | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
| West Virginia | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Wisconsin | Permitted (case law) | Yes | Yes |
| Wyoming | Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| District of Columbia | Fully legal | Yes | Yes |
Surrogacy law is rapidly evolving; intended parents should retain ART counsel licensed in both their state and the surrogate's state.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.