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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

AN ACT relating to commercial surrogacy.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 199 to define terms; establish that it is unlawful to offer commercial surrogacy services or enter into commercial surrogacy agreements in the Commonwealth or with a resident of the Commonwealth; establish that the penalties established do not apply to altruistic surrogacy, a woman acting as a surrogate, or a child born as a result of a prohibited commercial surrogacy arrangement; amend KRS 199.990 to establish that a violation of the prohibitions regarding commercial surrogacy is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for any subsequent offense; establish an additional civil penalty of not less than $10,000 for each violation with continued violations resulting in a forfeiture of the right to do business in this state; establish that any commercial surrogacy agreement is void and unenforceable as against public policy; amend KRS 199.590 to conform; establish that the penalties created shall apply to all contracts or agreements entered into after the effective date of the Act; make technical corrections.

https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB697/2026
Nancy Tate State Representative Steven Doan State Representative Cosponsor T.J Roberts State Representative Cosponsor
CONTRACTS CRIMINAL PROCEDURE CIVIL PROCEDURE WOMEN ATTORNEY GENERAL Parental Rights CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS Children and Minors Corrections Impact Reproductive Issues Public Protection Technical Corrections
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