Yes, surrogacy is legal in Massachusetts. The state has comprehensive laws, specifically the Massachusetts Parentage Act (H.1713/S.947), that expressly permit gestational surrogacy. These laws provide a clear legal framework for surrogacy agreements, ensuring that arrangements for singles, unmarried couples, and LGBTQ+ individuals are accommodated. Massachusetts’s statutes facilitate the issuance of pre-birth orders to establish the intended parents’ legal rights, showcasing the state’s progressive and supportive stance towards surrogacy.
