What you need to know about surrogacy in Louisiana
Louisiana's surrogacy statute only recognizes uncompensated gestational surrogacy agreements — meaning the surrogate can be reimbursed for reasonable expenses, but cannot receive standard base compensation. The statute is also narrow in other ways, with specific marital and genetic-connection requirements for intended parents. Many surrogacy arrangements involving Louisiana residents are structured to take place in a different state. If you're in Louisiana, an early conversation with a reproductive attorney about your real options is especially important.
What this means for you as a surrogate
If you're located in Louisiana and interested in surrogacy, it's worth having an early conversation about your options — including the possibility of delivering in a different state with a more supportive legal framework, which is a common and workable path for Louisiana residents.