Federal HB8295 criminalizes misrepresentation of DNA in assisted reproductive technology.

Federal HB8295, known as the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026, amends title 18, United States Code, to criminalize knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology. This includes treatments involving human oocytes or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization, and procedures involving sperm, such as intrauterine insemination. The bill also extends the statute of limitations to 10 years after the identification of the offender through DNA testing.

Federal HB8295 criminalizes misrepresentation of DNA in assisted reproductive technology.

Federal HB8295, known as the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2026, amends title 18, United States Code, to criminalize knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology. This includes treatments involving human oocytes or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization, and procedures involving sperm, such as intrauterine insemination. The bill also extends the statute of limitations to 10 years after the identification of the offender through DNA testing.