The law to prevent couples going abroad for surrogacy passed in the upper-house senate by 84 votes to 58, receiving prior approval from the lower house.
Critics argue that this latest legislation disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ couples, who already face restrictions on adoption and IVF, making it a particularly harsh law.
Franco Grillini, a prominent LGBTQ+ activist, labeled the law as 'monstrous', stating, 'If someone has a baby, they should be given a medal. Here, instead, you are sent to jail.'
Carolina Varchi, the MP who drafted the ban, maintained that it was not aimed at LGBTQ+ people, asserting that 'Most people who use surrogacy are heterosexual'.
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