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AI-PoweredThis bill, called the 'No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act,' aims to prevent registered sex offenders from using surrogacy services. It would make it illegal for a person on a sex offender registry to enter into an agreement to have a child through a surrogate. The bill also states that any such surrogacy contract would not be legally enforceable. This is intended to protect children and ensure that individuals with a history of sex offenses cannot become parents through surrogacy.
This bill would primarily affect registered sex offenders by prohibiting them from using surrogacy to have children. For most everyday Americans, including those with low incomes, seniors, families, veterans, or people with disabilities, this bill would likely have no direct impact. It does not create or cut any public programs, nor does it change access to healthcare or financial assistance. The bill focuses specifically on regulating who can enter into surrogacy agreements based on their criminal history.