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HB 2936

Children; Oklahoma Gestational Agreement Act; intended parent; gestational agreement; crimes; Oklahoma Adoption Code; placement; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Warren Hamilton and 1 co-sponsor

Oklahoma bill legalizes gestational surrogacy by creating framework for intended parents and carriers, updating adoption law to recognize surrogacy-based parenthood and establish related rights and criminal penalties.

Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 2936

Legislative bill overview

HB 2936 establishes the "Oklahoma Gestational Agreement Act," creating a legal framework for gestational surrogacy arrangements in Oklahoma. The bill defines rights and responsibilities of intended parents, gestational carriers, and related parties, while integrating these provisions into Oklahoma's existing adoption and family law codes.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses a significant gap in Oklahoma law by providing legal clarity for families pursuing surrogacy as a path to parenthood, affecting fertility options, parental rights recognition, and the legal status of children born through gestational agreements. The bill's passage would establish whether Oklahoma recognizes and regulates surrogacy contracts, impacting thousands of Oklahomans and out-of-state residents seeking surrogacy services.

Potential points of contention

  • Intended parent definition and rights: Questions about which family structures (same-sex couples, single individuals, married couples) qualify as "intended parents" and what legal protections they receive
  • Gestational carrier protections: Debate over compensation limits, medical decision-making authority, prenatal care standards, and whether carriers can change their minds post-implantation
  • Criminal provisions: Concerns about which surrogacy arrangements constitute crimes, how "exploitation" is defined, and enforcement implications for participants

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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