Kentucky HB697 prohibits commercial surrogacy, allowing only altruistic surrogacy.

Kentucky HB697 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 199 to prohibit commercial surrogacy, defined as any contract where a woman is compensated for carrying and delivering a child for another person. It allows only altruistic surrogacy, where no compensation is involved. The bill imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It also prohibits advertising, soliciting, or arranging commercial surrogacy within the state. The penalties apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date.

Kentucky HB697 prohibits commercial surrogacy, allowing only altruistic surrogacy.

Kentucky HB697 creates a new section in KRS Chapter 199 to prohibit commercial surrogacy, defined as any contract where a woman is compensated for carrying and delivering a child for another person. It allows only altruistic surrogacy, where no compensation is involved. The bill imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It also prohibits advertising, soliciting, or arranging commercial surrogacy within the state. The penalties apply to contracts entered into after the bill's effective date.