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HF 2219

Traditional and gestational surrogacy arrangements regulated, and crime of operating a for-profit surrogacy agency created.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Walter Hudson and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill creates regulatory framework for surrogacy arrangements and criminalizes unlicensed for-profit surrogacy agencies to establish oversight and legal clarity.

Author added Heintzeman
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Bill Summary · HF 2219

Legislative bill overview

HF 2219 creates a regulatory framework for both traditional and gestational surrogacy arrangements in Minnesota while establishing criminal penalties for operating unlicensed for-profit surrogacy agencies. The bill appears to establish oversight mechanisms and legal requirements for surrogacy contracts and services, likely including provisions around compensation, consent, and agency licensing.

Why is this important

Surrogacy currently operates in a legal gray area in many states, creating uncertainty for intended parents, surrogates, and children regarding parental rights, medical decision-making, and financial protections. This bill would provide legal clarity and consumer protections while addressing concerns about exploitation in an industry lacking state oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "for-profit" definition: Whether the law applies only to agencies or also restricts individual surrogates from receiving compensation beyond medical expenses, affecting reproductive autonomy and economic opportunity for women
  • Religious and ethical concerns: Disagreement between those who view surrogacy as legitimate family-building and those who oppose it on moral, religious, or bodily autonomy grounds
  • Interstate enforceability: Questions about how Minnesota regulations interact with surrogacy arrangements involving out-of-state parties, and whether the criminal penalties will effectively deter non-compliant agencies

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

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