Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:46.10 – A. In the case of a child born of a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to a biological parent, the biological parents, proven to be so by DNA testing, shall b
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:46.10
- Biological parents: means a husband and wife, joined by legal marriage recognized as valid in this state, who provide sperm and egg for in vitro fertilization, performed by a licensed physician, when the resulting fetus is carried and delivered by a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to either the husband or wife. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 40:32
A. In the case of a child born of a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to a biological parent, the biological parents, proven to be so by DNA testing, shall be considered the parents of the child.
B. In the case of a child born of a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to a biological parent, the surname of the biological parents of the child shall be the surname of the child.
C. In the case of a child born of a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to a biological parent, the birth certificate of the child shall be amended so that the full name of the biological parent who is proven to be the father by DNA testing shall be listed as the father.
D. In the case of a child born of a surrogate birth parent who is related by blood or affinity to a biological parent, the birth certificate of the child shall be amended so that the full name, including the maiden name and other surname, of the biological parent who is proved to be the mother by DNA testing shall be listed as the mother, and the name of the surrogate birth parent shall be struck through.
Acts 2016, No. 434, §3.