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HB 1487

Surrogacy and Assisted Reproduction

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Monique Miller

HB 1487 establishes Florida's legal framework for surrogacy arrangements, defining parental rights, surrogate protections, compensation standards, and medical clinic oversight for assisted reproduction.

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Bill Summary · HB 1487

Legislative bill overview

HB 1487 regulates surrogacy and assisted reproduction practices in Florida, establishing legal frameworks for gestational surrogacy agreements, parental rights, and the rights of surrogates. The bill sets standards for fertility clinics, compensation limits, and medical oversight in reproductive arrangements.

Why is this important

Surrogacy has grown significantly but remains legally ambiguous in many states, creating risks for intended parents, surrogates, and children born through these arrangements. Clear statutory guidance protects all parties, prevents exploitation, and ensures medical standards are met during pregnancy and birth.

Potential points of contention

  • Compensation limits: Defining what constitutes illegal "baby selling" versus reasonable surrogate compensation is contentious; some argue limits are too restrictive, others worry they enable exploitation
  • LGBTQ+ access: Whether surrogacy protections equally extend to same-sex couples and unmarried individuals, with religious liberty objections possible
  • Surrogate protections vs. intended parent rights: Balancing surrogate medical autonomy (right to terminate pregnancy) against intended parents' contractual expectations and financial investment

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

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