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CATEGORY: Assisted Reproductive Technology

Do Sperm Donors Have Parental Rights in Illinois?

A medical professional handles a liquid nitrogen cryogenic tank.
This article explains when donors do — and do not — have parental rights under the Illinois Parentage Act. Read More
March 24, 2026 Assisted Reproductive Technology, Chicago & Cook County, Surrogacy

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