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AL SB159In vitro fertilization; civil and criminal immunity for death or damage to an embryo provided to persons when providing or receiving services related to IVF
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Introduced
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
In Committee
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Crossed Over
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Passed
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2024
Bill Summary
In vitro fertilization; civil and criminal immunity for death or damage to an embryo provided to persons when providing or receiving services related to IVF
AI Summary
This bill provides civil and criminal immunity to individuals and entities when providing or receiving services related to in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the damage to or death of an embryo. It also limits damages to the price paid for the impacted IVF cycle in cases brought against the manufacturer of goods used to facilitate the IVF process or the transport of stored embryos. The bill is intended to apply retroactively to any past acts or omissions, and becomes effective immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Tim Melson (R)*,
Greg Albritton (R),
Josh Carnley (R),
Sam Givhan (R),
Jay Hovey (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
David Sessions (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
April Weaver (R),
Last Action
Enacted (on 03/07/2024)
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