In CommitteeFiled Feb 23, 2026
Latest Action
to Judiciary (H)
Mar 2, 2026
Summary
The bill prohibits any person or organization from arranging, advertising, or enforcing commercial surrogacy agreements in Kentucky. It defines commercial surrogacy as a paid arrangement and makes such contracts void, while allowing altruistic (unpaid) surrogacy. The measure also updates adoption statutes to forbid selling or buying children and restricts fees for adoption services.
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