Surrogacy Is Now Legal in Michigan: What the New Law Means for Intended Parents and Surrogates, with Legal Expert Alexis Cirel

About this episode

This episode discusses the implications of the new surrogacy law in Michigan with legal expert Alexis Cirel.

It’s a historic moment for reproductive rights in Michigan—and a long-awaited victory for families across the state. As of April 2, 2025, surrogacy is officially legal in Michigan thanks to the passage of the Michigan Family Protection Act. This groundbreaking new law not only legalizes compensated surrogacy, but also provides long-overdue legal clarity and protections for intended parents and surrogates. For decades, Michigan had one of the strictest surrogacy bans in the country, forcing families to go out of state or navigate the complexities of adoption just to establish parental rights. Now, Michigan has one of the most comprehensive surrogacy laws in the nation. In this episode, Nazca Fontes sits down with Michigan-licensed fertility law expert Alexis Cirel to break down exactly what this law means for both intended parents and surrogates. From the legal safeguards it provides to how it paves the way for a more inclusive and accessible surrogacy process, Alexis brings critical insight into how Michigan’s reproductive future is evolving. 🎧 Thinking about becoming a surrogate or growing your family through surrogacy in Michigan? Listen now to learn how this new law affects…

People in this episode

Host: Nazca Fontes

Guest: Alexis Cirel

Topics covered

• surrogacy
• reproductive rights
• legal clarity
• intended parents
• surrogates
• Michigan law

Keywords

• surrogacy
• Michigan Family Protection Act
• reproductive rights
• intended parents
• legal protections
• fertility law

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan Family Protection Act

Places: Michigan

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