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SB 2732

Mississippi Gestational Carrier, Surrogacy and In Vitro and Parent Act; enact.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Fillingane

SB 2732: Mississippi Gestational Carrier, Surrogacy and In Vitro and Parent Act OverviewBill Number: SB 2732 Title: Mississippi Gestational Carrier, Surrogacy and In Vitro and Par

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 2732

SB 2732: Mississippi Gestational Carrier, Surrogacy and In Vitro and Parent Act

Overview

Bill Number: SB 2732
Title: Mississippi Gestational Carrier, Surrogacy and In Vitro and Parent Act; enact.
Status: Died In Committee
Introduced: March 13, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SB 2732 was to establish a comprehensive legal framework for gestational surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state of Mississippi. The bill aimed to provide clarity and protections for all parties involved in these assisted reproductive arrangements, including intended parents, gestational carriers, and children born through these methods.

Key Provisions

  • Defines and regulates the use of gestational surrogacy agreements in Mississippi
  • Establishes requirements and safeguards for gestational carriers, including medical and psychological evaluations
  • Allows for pre-birth orders to establish legal parentage for children born through surrogacy
  • Permits compensation for gestational carriers, with limits and oversight
  • Regulates the practice of IVF, including requirements for clinics and providers
  • Mandates insurance coverage for IVF and surrogacy-related medical expenses
  • Creates a state registry for gestational surrogacy and IVF records and outcomes

Affected Parties and Impacts

The bill would have directly impacted the following groups:

  • Intended parents seeking to have children through gestational surrogacy or IVF
  • Gestational carriers who agree to carry a pregnancy for intended parents
  • Children born through gestational surrogacy or IVF arrangements
  • IVF clinics and medical providers offering these services in Mississippi

By establishing clear legal guidelines and protections, the bill aimed to facilitate and encourage the use of these assisted reproductive technologies, while also ensuring the rights and wellbeing of all involved parties.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SB 2732 was introduced in the Mississippi State Senate on March 13, 2025 but ultimately died in committee without receiving a full vote. The bill faced opposition from some conservative and religious groups who raised concerns about the ethics and morality of surrogacy and IVF. Despite the bill's failure to pass, the issue of regulating these reproductive technologies is likely to remain an ongoing legislative priority in Mississippi and other states.

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

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