SAFE KIDS Act
Congress bill would void some U.S. surrogacy contracts tied to foreign adversary countries, penalize brokers
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Would make some U.S. surrogacy contracts invalid if the intended parent is a citizen or permanent resident of a listed foreign adversary country.
- Says these contracts cannot be enforced in court, meaning the intended parent may not be able to claim legal parent rights through the contract.
- Creates a criminal penalty for surrogacy brokers who knowingly help set up these invalid deals, with up to 1 year in prison and/or a fine.
- Makes an exception for married couples when at least one spouse is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- If a child is born under an invalid contract, custody would be decided under the state’s “best interests of the child” rules, ignoring the surrogacy agreement.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
4 articles
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces SAFE KIDS Act to Stop Foreign Adversaries from Exploiting U.S. Surrogacy Laws
Announces introduction of the SAFE KIDS Act; describes voiding certain surrogacy contracts involving citizens/permanent residents of foreign adversary nations and creating a misdemeanor penalty for brokers.
Representatives Blake Moore, John Moolenaar Introduce Legislation to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Abusing American Surrogacy Industry
House-side announcement describing the SAFE KIDS Act approach: invalidating commercial surrogacy agreements with citizens of listed foreign adversary countries and penalizing brokers who knowingly facilitate.
Authorities take custody of 21 kids in California while surrogate moms claim couple misled them
Reports on the Arcadia, California surrogacy investigation referenced in the bill’s findings; provides context frequently cited by supporters of federal limits on certain international surrogacy arrangements.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
SAFE KIDS Act
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