Bill > H3652

This bill establishes legal protections for assistive reproductive technologies (ART) in South Carolina, which are medical treatments involving handling human eggs, sperm, andos outside the the body to facilitate pregnancy. The bill defines defines ART to include in vitro fertilization, egg/sperm/embryo preservationing, andational and establishes state policy to protect equitable access to these technologies. Specifically , billifies are preserve eggserm, sperm, or embryos outside the body, choose consultation, but if preservation is chosen, must standards. key provision clarifies that fertilized eggs eggs or embryexisting outside a humanteconsidered an unborn child, person, being any purpose in South Carolina state law. This provides legal clarity and protections for individuals and medical professionals using reproductive technologies, affirming the state's commitment to reproductive autonomy and inclusive family-building options. The bill would take effect upon the Governor's approval, signaling a progressive approach to recognizing diverse paths to parenthood and protecting individuals' reproductive choices.