Surrogacy Laws in Rhode Island

Rhode Island supports gestational surrogacy through established family law and court practices that recognize surrogacy agreements and parentage for intended parents. This means women residing in Rhode Island can become surrogates, and intended parents living in the state can legally pursue surrogacy as a path to building their family.
Rhode Island recognizes common forms of assisted reproduction, including gestational surrogacy as well as third-party reproduction such as egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation. With clear pathways for establishing parentage, Rhode Island is a trusted option for families looking for a supportive place to pursue surrogacy.

Inclusivity

Rhode Island’s approach is progressive and inclusive, helping ensure single parents by choice and LGBTQ+ families can pursue surrogacy without discrimination. For many intended parents, that peace of mind is a big part of why Rhode Island feels like the right place to begin.

Requirements

Surrogacy journeys in Rhode Island are typically supported by a written surrogacy agreement and guidance from experienced, independent legal counsel for both the surrogate and intended parents, with parentage commonly addressed through court orders when appropriate. At Hatch, we’re here to walk you through every step—and we can connect you with trusted reproductive attorneys so you feel protected, informed, and confident throughout the process.

Benefits of Working with Hatch

Experience You Can Trust

Hatch was the first egg donation and one of the first surrogacy agencies in the United States. Since 1991, we’ve been a part of thousands of happy healthy births and serve parents in over 50 countries.

Agency + Clinic

Hatch is partnered with Pacific Fertility Center Los Angeles to provide physician oversight and meet the medical needs of our Intended Parents and Surrogates.

Personal Connection to Surrogacy

Our team is comprised of many parents who have had their children through surrogacy as well as current and former surrogates.

Guided Journey

Whether you’re an Intended Parent, Surrogate, or Egg Donor, we guide you through every step of the way, coordinating screening, matching, and everything medical, financial, and legal.

Careful Screening

All Intended Parents, Surrogates, and Donors go through medical, psychological, and lifestyle screening to ensure the health and safety of all parties.

Thoughtful Matching

We match Intended Parents with donors and surrogates based on preference, communication style, location, personality, and more, and we don’t move forward with matches unless all parties agree.