Why this page is blue: Michigan moved from its former restrictive framework to a modern statutory system very recently. The color marks recency, not a recommendation.
What changed
The new law replaced Michigan's former treatment of surrogacy agreements with an express statutory framework for assisted reproduction and surrogacy parentage. Because the change is recent, participants should use the current statute rather than older summaries or agency materials.
What prospective gestational carriers should verify
- Eligibility requirements under the current statute.
- Independent legal representation and agreement formalities.
- Required medical and mental-health evaluation.
- How parentage is established in the specific case.
- Insurance, compensation and expense provisions in the written agreement.
Do not rely on pre-2025 Michigan surrogacy guidance without checking whether it reflects the current law.