Ban on Sex Offenders Using Surrogacy
Official: Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act
This bill aims to protect children by preventing registered sex offenders from using surrogacy to gain custody of a child. It establishes legal consequences for offenders who try to enter into surrogacy agreements.
1. This bill prohibits sex offenders from obtaining children through surrogacy. 2. It imposes fines and possible prison time for offenders who violate this rule. 3. Federal courts cannot enforce surrogacy contracts involving covered sex offenders. 4. The bill defines a covered sex offender as anyone required to register on the National Sex Offender Registry. 5. It clarifies what surrogacy means and who qualifies as an intended parent or surrogate mother.
This bill affects registered sex offenders and potential surrogate mothers and intended parents involved in surrogacy arrangements.