Birth Tourism Resolution

At a glance

• What: H.J.R. 24-13 affirms the Commonwealth's commitment to end commercial birth tourism under the BIRTH Act, presents updated data on the effectiveness of existing federal and local measures, and requests continued federal coordination.
• Result: Adopted by voice vote on July 20, 2026 (rules suspended 6-0 to calendar it).

Moved by the Floor Leader and seconded by Senator Castro; no recorded debate.

Sources

• Senate Journal, July 20, 2026 (Sixth Special Session, SJ 24-29): https://cnmileg.net/documents/senate/journal/24/1587.pdf

Log

2026-07-20 - CNMI Senate

Rules suspended 6-0 to place H.J.R. 24-13 on the calendar; adopted.