Bill · H.R. 6208· House(119-HR-6208)
No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Surrogacy for Sex Offenders Act," seeks to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It aims to prohibit certain individuals from entering into surrogacy arrangements. Specifically, it targets sex offenders who are required to register under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. The legislation establishes criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for up to 18 years. These penalties apply to those using interstate or foreign commerce to enter these arrangements with the intent to exercise parental rights.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill seeks to prevent sex offenders from entering into parental arrangements via surrogacy, which may serve as a child protection measure.
The opposite
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?-2
The bill introduces new criminal penalties and potential prison terms of up to 18 years for specific conduct involving sex offenders and surrogacy.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-1
The bill creates new criminal liabilities and potential lengthy prison sentences for those entering specific types of legal arrangements.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Criminal Penalties for Sex Offenders: Under Section 2, subsection (a), a person who is a registered sex offender and uses interstate or foreign commerce to enter a surrogacy arrangement with the intent to exercise parental rights can be fined or imprisoned for up to 18 years. This creates a legal deterrent against such actions.
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Protections against Sex Offenses during Pregnancy: Under Section 2, subsection (b), any person who enters a surrogacy arrangement and commits a sex offense between the start of the arrangement and the birth of the child can be fined or imprisoned for up to 18 years.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process-1
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House