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CA AB556

Misuse of sperm, ova, or embryos: damages.


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Introduced
02/11/2021
In Committee
08/26/2021
Crossed Over
04/05/2021
Passed
09/01/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/16/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to add Section 1708.5.6 to the Civil Code, relating to civil law.

AI Summary

This bill would create a private right of action for damages against individuals who misuse sperm, ova, or embryos in violation of existing state law. Specifically, the bill would allow a prevailing plaintiff who suffers harm from such a violation to recover either their actual damages or a minimum of $50,000 in statutory damages, whichever is greater. This new civil cause of action is in addition to the existing criminal penalties for misusing reproductive materials under Section 367g of the California Penal Code.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 170, Statutes of 2021. (on 09/16/2021)

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