Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023

Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023

This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for knowingly misrepresenting the nature or source of DNA used in assisted reproductive technology or assisted insemination.

The term assisted reproductive technology includes any treatment or procedure that involves the handling of human oocytes or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer. The term assisted insemination includes any procedure that involves the handling of sperm including intrauterine insemination.

A violation is subject to a fine, a prison term of up to 10 years, or both. Additionally, the bill makes the violation a predicate offense (i.e., an underlying offense) for prosecutions under the federal racketeering statute.

Bill 118 HR 451, also known as the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of fertility fraud in the United States. Fertility fraud occurs when a fertility doctor or clinic uses their own sperm or eggs instead of those of the intended parents without their knowledge or consent.

The bill seeks to make it a federal crime for a fertility doctor or clinic to deceive patients in this way. It would require fertility clinics to maintain accurate records of the genetic material used in each procedure and to provide patients with access to this information upon request.

Additionally, the bill would establish a national registry of fertility doctors and clinics to track any complaints or disciplinary actions taken against them. This registry would be accessible to the public, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their fertility care. Overall, the Protecting Families from Fertility Fraud Act of 2023 aims to protect individuals and families from the devastating effects of fertility fraud and ensure that fertility clinics operate with transparency and integrity.