What does Preamble of Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to amend Title 18, United States Code, to criminalize abuse related to assisted reproductive technology.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026.

What does ABUSE WITH RESPECT TO ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. of Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Chapter 109A of Title 18, United States Code, by adding Section 2249, which defines the offense of 'Abuse with Respect to Assisted Reproductive Technology'. The offense involves knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, zygote intrafallopian transfer, and assisted insemination. Penalties for this offense include fines, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Subsection (b) outlines circumstances that trigger the application of this offense, including interstate or foreign commerce involvement, payments made through interstate channels, and communication via interstate means. The statute of limitations for prosecution under this section is suspended until 10 years after the date a person is identified as having violated the law through DNA testing. This section also adds 'section 2249' to the list of racketeering activities under Section 1961(1) of Title 18.

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Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/15/2026 · Introduced: 4/15/2026

Author: Stephanie Bice (R-OK)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a new federal crime, 'Abuse with Respect to Assisted Reproductive Technology,' which penalizes knowingly misrepresenting the source or nature of DNA used in fertility treatments.
The law imposes fines and potential imprisonment of up to 10 years for violations involving interstate commerce or communication.
Violations of this law have a suspended statute of limitations of 10 years from the date of discovery through DNA testing, and such offenses can be prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).

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