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Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act: Ban on Sex Offenders

This bill prohibits registered sex offenders from entering into surrogacy contracts or obtaining custody of children through surrogacy. It aims to protect children by ensuring that individuals with a history of sex offenses cannot use surrogacy to become legal parents.
Key points
Registered sex offenders are banned from becoming 'intended parents' in surrogacy arrangements.
Violators face criminal penalties, including fines and up to 10 years in prison.
Federal courts are prohibited from enforcing surrogacy contracts involving a covered sex offender.
The law applies to any surrogacy process involving interstate travel, electronic payments, or online communications.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7293
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7293.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Registered sex offenders are banned from becoming 'intended parents' in surrogacy arrangements.
  • Violators face criminal penalties, including fines and up to 10 years in prison.
  • Federal courts are prohibited from enforcing surrogacy contracts involving a covered sex offender.
  • The law applies to any surrogacy process involving interstate travel, electronic payments, or online communications.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-02-19.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Family Courts and Law Security