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.
If you are a registered sex offender, you cannot use surrogacy to become a parent.
Who this affects
registered sex offenders · surrogate mothers · intended parents
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill prohibits sex offenders from obtaining children through surrogacy.
2It imposes fines and possible prison time for offenders who violate this rule.
3Federal courts cannot enforce surrogacy contracts involving covered sex offenders.
4The bill defines a covered sex offender as anyone required to register on the National Sex Offender Registry.
5It clarifies what surrogacy means and who qualifies as an intended parent or surrogate mother.
