HD 1599 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act permitting the adoption of embryos

This bill permits adults to petition family courts to adopt embryos. It directly affects prospective adoptive parents and the donors who created the embryos. The law requires courts to consider such petitions and explicitly states that embryo donors cannot be held financially responsible for child support or medical costs related to the adopted embryo. The provision aims to clarify legal pathways for embryo adoption while removing donor financial liability.
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Paul Frost
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7th Worcester