1267-S2 AMH MILO TANG 066

2SHB 1267 - H AMD 194

By Representative Miloscia

WITHDRAWN 02/28/2011

    On page 2, beginning on line 29, after "(7)" strike all material through "(8)" on line 31

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 3, beginning on line 24, after "(((11)))" strike all material through "act." on line 31

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 4, beginning on line 3, strike all of subsection (18)

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    On page 5, beginning on line 30, strike all of subsections (32) through (35)

    Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

    Beginning on page 36, line 18, strike all material through "RCW." on page 47, line 8, and insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 55.  (1) The department of health shall study the issue of surrogacy for compensation, including but not limited to the following:

    (a) Issues arising in other states that authorize surrogacy for compensation;

    (b) Issues related to the health, safety, and welfare of women acting as surrogates; and

    (c) Any other issues the department considers necessary.

    (2) No later than December 31, 2011, the department of health shall issue a report to the legislature with recommendations regarding whether surrogacy for compensation should be allowed in this state."

    Correct the title.

EFFECT:   Removes all sections related to surrogacy contracts.  Restores current law that, among other things, prohibits surrogacy for compensation. Requires the Department of Health to study the issue of surrogacy for compensation and report back to the Legislature by December 31, 2011, with recommendations on whether surrogacy for compensation should be allowed in this state.

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