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New York
New York legalized compensated gestational surrogacy in 2020 with the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA), making it one of the newer surrogate-friendly jurisdictions on the East Coast.
Surrogacy Laws
Child-Parent Security Act (2020) explicitly permits compensated gestational surrogacy. Pre-birth parentage orders available.
Surrogate-Friendly Provisions
Compensated surrogacy permitted • Pre-birth orders • Same-sex and single IP recognition • Strong surrogate-rights protections (legal counsel, escrow, health insurance)
Typical Compensation
$65,000 – $140,000 typical surrogate compensation
Content for general education only — not legal advice. Surrogacy law evolves rapidly. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state before signing any agreement.