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IA HF2175

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Shipley

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 710.11 to remove the existing exemption for surrogate mother arrangements from the prohibition on purchasing or selling individuals
  • Currently, surrogate arrangements are exempt from the law if the surrogate receives no monetary compensation; this bill eliminates that exemption
  • Purchasing, selling, or attempting to purchase or sell any individual—including through surrogacy agreements—would constitute a class "C" felony
  • Class "C" felony penalties include up to 10 years imprisonment and fines ranging from $1,370 to $13,660

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the purchase or sale of an individual including surrogate mother agreements, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 157.

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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