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House passes Parentage Act after debate and amendments, allowing limited, court‑approved surrogacy agreements
Summary
The Utah House passed Senate Bill 14 (the Parentage Act) 38–31 after floor amendments requiring adult parties, limits on use of donor material and court review of surrogacy contracts; supporters said the bill provides legal clarity, opponents warned of 'womb rental' and urged caution.
The Utah House voted to pass Senate Bill 14, the Parentage Act, sending the measure to the Senate after a 38‑to‑31 recorded vote. The bill, introduced on the floor by Representative Felt, recodifies paternity law, addresses assisted‑reproduction donors, and—most contentiously—permits court‑approved surrogacy agreements under limited circumstances.
Supporters said the legislation fills a legal gap exposed by recent court cases and provides a judicial process for approving surrogacy contracts. Representative Felt, the floor sponsor, said the bill clarifies when paternity tests are available, establishes that a donor in assisted reproduction…
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