Federal Ban on Surrogacy Arrangements for Registered Sex Offenders.
This law establishes a federal prohibition preventing registered sex offenders from entering into surrogacy arrangements with the intent to exercise parental rights. The measure is designed to enhance child safety. Violating this ban, particularly when using interstate or foreign commerce, carries severe penalties, including up to 18 years in federal prison.
Key points
Registered sex offenders are prohibited from using surrogacy arrangements to obtain parental rights over a child.
The ban applies to arrangements facilitated using interstate or international communication or commerce.
Committing a sex offense during the period of the surrogacy arrangement (from agreement to birth) is also penalized with up to 18 years imprisonment.
Status:
Introduced
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