6037-S.E AMH RODN ADAM 273

ESSB 6037 - H AMD 1285

By Representative Rodne

NOT ADOPTED 02/28/2018

    On page 46, after line 5,  insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 719.  (1) A woman may not act as a surrogate under a surrogacy agreement without having a license issued by the department of labor and industries.

    (2) The department of labor and industries shall adopt rules  establishing minimum requirements for a woman to be issued a license to act as a surrogate, including:

    (a) Education and experience requirements;

    (b) Training in the specific requirements of sections 701 through 718 of this act and passing of an examination demonstrating an understanding of the specific requirements of sections 701 through 718 of this act; and

    (c) Any other requirements the department of labor and industries deems necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the woman acting as a surrogate."

    On page 55, line 11, after "through" strike "718" and insert "719"

EFFECT:   Provides that a woman may not act as a surrogate without having a license issued by the Department of Labor and Industries (Department) before acting as a surrogate.  Requires the Department to adopt rules establishing minimum requirements for surrogates, including education and experience requirements, training in the requirement of the surrogacy provisions of the act, and any other requirements the Department deems necessary to protect the safety and welfare of the woman acting as a surrogate.

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