1267-S2 AMH MILO TANG 042

2SHB 1267 - H AMD 109

By Representative Miloscia

WITHDRAWN 02/28/2011

    On page 38, line 13, after "eight weeks" insert ", or a longer period of time if necessary,"

    On page 38, beginning on line 29, after "disability" strike all material through "child" on line 34 and insert ". The long-term disability insurance policy must be applicable for as long as the disability lasts, including any pregnancy related disability that lasts for the length of the life of the woman acting as a surrogate"

EFFECT:   For the purposes of satisfying the requirements of an enforceable surrogacy contract under the bill: (a) the health insurance policy for the woman acting as a surrogate must extend for longer than eight weeks, if necessary, after the birth of the child; and (b) the long-term disability insurance must be applicable for as long as the pregnancy related disability lasts, including for life-long disabilities. 

The provision allowing the intended parent or parents to pay benefits to the woman acting as a surrogate for a pregnancy related disability, if long-term disability insurance cannot be obtained, is removed.

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