| Resolution Number: | 2022-D049 |
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| Title: | Support of Public Policies for Adequate Surrogacy Protections |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize surrogacy as a complex issue, for parents-to-be, surrogates, and for the industry that enables this practice, both in the United States and globally, acknowledging the potential exploitation of surrogates, and with particular attention to the well-being of all parties, but particularly the most vulnerable; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize the increasing prevalence of surrogacy, in the United States and internationally, and call for robust laws and protections for surrogates and parents-to-be as well as moral discernment for all involved; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize the challenges that come from economic inequality that necessitate decisions that may not be in the best interest in terms of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of surrogates, while also honoring the challenges of many individuals and couples who face infertility and other challenges in creating a family of all parties involved; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church support public policies that understand the importance of the surrogate relationship as more than a financial transaction; that protect the surrogate from the emotional, physical and financial exploitation that can occur; and that attend to the surrogate’s emotional, physical, and spiritual needs both during and after pregnancy, including in the vulnerable post-partum period, when many women and others who give birth suffer mental and physical effects.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 496. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Ms. Laura Russell |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Social Justice and International Policy |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and International Policy presented its Report #10 on Resolution D049 (Recognizing the Need for Adequate Surrogacy Protections) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D049)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize surrogacy as a complex issue, for parents-to-be, surrogates, and for the industry that enables this practice, both in the United States and globally, acknowledging the potential exploitation of surrogates, and with particular attention to the well-being of all parties, but particularly the most vulnerable; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize the increasing prevalence of surrogacy, in the United States and internationally, and call for robust laws and protections for surrogates and parents-to-be as well as moral discernment for all involved; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church recognize the challenges that come from economic inequality that necessitate decisions that may not be in the best interest in terms of the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of surrogates, while also honoring the challenges of many individuals and couples who face infertility and other challenges in creating a family of all parties involved; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church support public policies that understand the importance of the surrogate relationship as more than a financial transaction; that protect the surrogate from the emotional, physical and financial exploitation that can occur; and that attend to the surrogate’s emotional, physical, and spiritual needs both during and after pregnancy, including in the vulnerable post-partum period, when many women and others who give birth suffer mental and physical effects.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #228)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and International Policy presented its Report #24 on HB Message #228 on Resolution D049 (Recognizing the Need for Adequate Surrogacy Protections) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #263)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention supports public policies that understand a surrogate relationship is more than a financial transaction and protect the surrogate from exploitation during and after pregnancy. |
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