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โข โญ Florida โ House passes HB 905 adding surrogacy/adoption restrictions targeting citizens of China, Russia, Iran, and 5 other nations. โ ๏ธ Not yet law โ needs Senate approval + Governor's signature.
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โข Surro Connections โ NBC News details how a "top-tier" surrogacy agency became an FBI target. NYT: "A Surrogacy Firm Told Parents Their Money Was Safe. Then It Vanished." Industry now pushing for mandatory escrow protections.
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โข Australia โ ABC investigates "the price of Australia's 'ethical' surrogacy laws." Two dads challenge the altruistic-only model, arguing compensation isn't exploitation โ it's respect. SBS profiles an Australian surrogate who earned $300K overseas.
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โข Celebrity โ Freddie & Chelsea Freeman expecting another child via surrogate, sharing their journey openly. Continues normalizing surrogacy in mainstream media alongside Selena Gomez.
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โข California remains the gold standard for surrogate protections. Cal. Family Code ยงยง 7960โ7962 continues to be the most tested surrogacy framework in the US; other states borrowing from it.
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โข Illinois โ Equality for Every Family Act (effective Jan 1, 2026) modernizing parentage laws. GLAD Law calls it a milestone for LGBTQ+ family protections. Midwest agencies should take note.
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