District of Columbia · Through 2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)

D.C. Code § 16-410: Effect of death of intended parent.

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Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 4. Collaborative Reproduction.

If an intended parent dies after a successful insemination or embryo transfer, the surviving spouse or domestic partner shall assume all obligations with respect to the surrogacy agreement, and both will be considered the parents of the child.

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