13 Del. C. § 8-825: Application [Effective Dec. 6, 2026].

(a) The rule of construction that statutes in derogation of the common law are to be strictly construed does not apply to this subchapter. This subchapter must be broadly construed to accomplish its intended purposes.

(b) Part 2 of this subchapter, as enacted by 79 Del. Laws, c. 88, § 8, applies only to gestational carrier agreements executed after July 3, 2013, and before December 6, 2026, except proceedings for pre-birth determination of parentage pursuant to § 8-617 of this title which may be commenced on or after July 3, 2013, and before December 6, 2026.

(c) Part 2 of this subchapter, as enacted by 85 Del. Laws, c. 276, applies to gestational carrier agreements executed, or gestational carrier arrangements made, on or after December 6, 2026.

(d) Part 3 of this subchapter applies to genetic carrier agreements executed, or genetic carrier arrangements made, before, on, or after December 6, 2026.