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.
(Apr. 7, 2017, D.C. Law 21-255, § 2(e), 64 DCR 2037.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 4 - Collaborative Reproduction
§ 16–402. Prohibitions and penalties. [Repealed]
§ 16–403. Collaborative reproduction authorized
§ 16–404. Surrogacy agreements authorized
§ 16–405. Requirements of surrogates and intended parents
§ 16–406. Contents of surrogacy agreements
§ 16–407. Parentage in collaborative reproduction
§ 16–408. Court order of parentage
§ 16–410. Effect of death of intended parent