Alabama
The law of Alabama does not directly deal with surrogacy, but at least one court has acknowledged the parental rights of non-genetical participants in a surrogacy agreement.
Alaska
The legality of surrogacy agreements in Alaska is undefined. State law states nothing about surrogacy and this issue was reported to be touched only once
Arizona
The legal status of surrogacy in Arizona is also unclear. While Arizona law bans both gestational traditional surrogacy arrangements, part of that decree has been ruled unlawful by an appellate court.
Arkansas
Arkansas law allows surrogacy contracts, but it is unclear how courts may apply the law to surrogacy situations that concern gay, lesbian and bisexual couples.
California
California has no law about surrogacy, however its courts one after another have acknowledged both traditional and gestational surrogacy agreements.
Colorado
There were no cases in law of Colorado either reported or published dealing with the problem of surrogacy.
Connecticut
While the law of Connecticut doesn’t state anything regarding surrogacy agreements, its courts have addressed cases involving these kinds of agreements and acknowledged their terms.
Delaware
While Delaware law does not deal with any kind of surrogacy arrangements, and one court has recognized that such agreements are against the state’s public policy.
District of Columbia
The law of District of Columbia bans surrogacy agreements.
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