Surrogacy Laws by Country: US, Canada, UK, Australia
A country-by-country summary of surrogacy laws in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Australia. Cites the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (Canada), Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985 and Law Commission 2023 report (UK), state legislation (Australia), and US state-by-state variation.
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Surrogacy laws differ significantly across the four markets this directory covers. This guide summarises the key legal frameworks as of 2026-11-01. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed family-law attorney in the relevant jurisdiction before proceeding.