Main Content Act 199 of 1988 friendly link printer friendly bills affecting mcl index link Search within this Statute for SURROGATE PARENTING ACTAct 199 of 1988AN ACT to establish surrogate parentage contracts as contrary to public policy and void; to prohibit surrogate parentage contracts for compensation; to provide for children conceived, gestated, and born pursuant to a surrogate parentage contract; and to provide for penalties and remedies. History: 1988, Act 199, Eff. Sept. 1, 1988 The People of the State of Michigan enact: DocumentTypeDescription Section 722.851SectionShort title. Section 722.853SectionDefinitions. Section 722.855SectionSurrogate parentage contract as void and unenforceable. Section 722.857SectionSurrogate parentage contract prohibited; conditions; surrogate parentage contract as felony; penalty. Section 722.859SectionSurrogate parentage contract for compensation prohibited; surrogate parentage contract for compensation as misdemeanor or felony; penalty. Section 722.861SectionCustody of child. Section 722.863SectionEffective date.