Reported in Pennsylvania Newsweek and the Philadelphia Inquirer have covered a case where a Tier 1 registered sex offender became a parent through surrogacy.

Pennsylvania lawmakers say a legal loophole allows people, even those convicted of crimes against children, to gain legal parentage through prebirth parentage orders, skipping the background checks required in adoption.

A bill is now being introduced to close this gap and ensure all cases undergo proper vetting for child safety.

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