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Improving Arrangements for Surrogacy Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 31 Mar 2026

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill simplifies surrogacy arrangements, ensures completeness of birth certificate information, and provides a mechanism for enforcing surrogacy arrangements.
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MP in charge
Hon Nicole McKee
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Committee
Health
confirmation_number Bill No.72-2
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Progress of the Bill

  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Second Reading

The House debates and votes on the bill and any changes suggested by the select committee.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Nicole McKee
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 53
    Bill no: 72-2
    Introduction: 22 Sep 2021
    First reading agreed: 18 May 2022
    Referred to: Health
    Submissions due: 17 Sep 2024
    Select Committee Report(s):