Preventing Forced Abortions Act of 2026

This bill would bar federal courts from enforcing any part of a surrogacy contract that requires the surrogate mother to have an abortion at the request of an intended parent, another party to the contract, or their agent. Federal courts would be required to enforce contract clauses for paying the surrogate the agreed compensation, even if she refuses an abortion. This includes clauses that set damages or reduce payment because of that refusal. The bill would also give federal district courts original jurisdiction over civil cases involving surrogacy contracts in or affecting interstate or foreign commerce. It defines terms including abortion, female, intended parent, surrogacy contract, and surrogate mother.

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Sponsors

• Andrew Ogles Republican sponsor
• 13 cosponsors