Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 643: Surrogacy; child born via surrogacy required to be relinquished directly to an intended parent, probate courts required to confirm identity of intended parents, State Department of Human Resources authorized to adopt rules
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 643 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on March 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Surrogacy; child born via surrogacy required to be relinquished directly to an intended parent, probate courts required to confirm identity of intended parents, State Department of Human Resources authorized to adopt rules. Primary sponsor: Kristin Nelson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Family Law
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristin Nelson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Judiciary)