E2SHB 1267 -
By Senators Swecker, Benton
OUT OF ORDER 04/12/2011
On page 44, after line 9, insert the following:
"NEW SECTION. Sec. 61 (1) The attorneys representing the woman
acting as a surrogate and the intended parent or parents shall submit
a copy of the surrogacy contract to the department of social and health
services at the time the attorneys file the certifications required
under section 60 of this act.
(2) The department of social and health services shall review the
surrogacy contracts it receives and, beginning December 31, 2012, and
each year thereafter, shall report to the legislature on the following
issues:
(a) Whether there are any instances or indications that women
acting as surrogates are mentally ill, disabled, or indigent;
(b) Whether the health, safety, and welfare of the women acting as
surrogates are being adequately addressed in the contracts; and
(c) Any other matters the department considers relevant to report
regarding the fairness of surrogacy contracts and the treatment of the
women acting as surrogates."
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
On page 47, line 19, after "through" strike "66" and insert "67"
EFFECT: Requires the Department of Social and Health Services to review surrogacy contracts and make an annual report to the Legislature on: Whether women acting as surrogates are mentally ill, disabled, or indigent; whether the contracts address the health, safety, and welfare of the women, and any other matters regarding the fairness of the contracts and the treatment of the women acting as surrogates.