Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026

This bill would make it a federal crime to knowingly misrepresent the nature or source of DNA used in fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization or insemination procedures. A person convicted could be fined, sent to prison for up to 10 years, or both. The law would apply when the conduct is connected to interstate or foreign commerce, such as travel, payments, communications, or materials crossing state lines. If DNA testing identifies a person who committed the offense, prosecutors would have 10 years from that identification to bring charges. The bill would also add this offense to the list of activities that count as racketeering under federal law.

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Sponsors

• Stephanie I. Bice Republican sponsor
• 14 cosponsors