In brief
This new legislation, backed by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's conservative party, extends Italy's surrogacy ban beyond its borders, potentially affecting Italians traveling to places like parts of the United States. Passed by the Senate with a vote of 84 to 58, the law aims to protect what the government describes as women's dignity but faces criticism for limiting reproductive options. The move appeals to the party's conservative base, which largely opposes surrogacy and gay adoption. While most surrogacy-seeking Italian couples are heterosexual, the law poses a significant hurdle for gay couples, already limited by strict adoption rules in Italy. The widespread implications of such a law could lead to legal challenges in the future.
Italy has passed a controversial law criminalizing surrogacy abroad, targeting a small yet significant group of Italian families, particularly impacting LGBTQ+ and infertile couples looking to expand their families.
