Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7293

Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act

Surrogacy: Ban on Sex Offenders as Intended Parents

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This bill, introduced in Congress, would make it a federal crime for anyone on the National Sex Offender Registry to use a surrogate to have or get a child.
People who break this law could face up to 10 years in prison and expensive fines. It also stops federal courts from enforcing any surrogacy contracts that involve a registered sex offender.
The rule applies to almost all surrogacy deals because it kicks in if anyone travels between states, sends money across state lines, or even uses the internet to talk about the arrangement.
The policy aims to close a legal loophole to ensure children born through surrogacy are not placed in the care of individuals with a history of sexual offenses.

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Jan 30, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Jan 30, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Protecting Children in Surrogacy Act

Bill NumberHR 7293

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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