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IA HF2175
IA HF2175A bill for an act relating to the purchase or sale of an individual including surrogate mother agreements, and making penalties applicable.
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Introduced
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the purchase or sale of an individual including surrogate mother agreements. The bill provides that the prohibition against the purchase or sale of an individual does not apply to a surrogate mother arrangement provided that the surrogate mother receives no monetary consideration or anything of value for agreeing to be artificially inseminated to bear a child and to relinquish all rights regarding that child to another person or couple. A person violating the bill is guilty of a class “C” felony. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than 10 years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to clarify that the prohibition against the purchase or sale of an individual does not apply to a surrogate mother arrangement, provided the surrogate mother receives no payment or anything of value for agreeing to be artificially inseminated, carry a child, and then give up all parental rights to another person or couple. Violating this law is considered a class "C" felony, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine ranging from at least $1,370 to $13,660.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 157. (on 01/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2175 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2175.html |
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