Bill > HB769

This bill modifies Missouri's laws regarding assisted reproduction, specifically updating provisions of the Uniform Parentage Act to clarify legal parentage in situations involving donated reproductive materials like semen, ova, or embryos. The bill establishes that when a person conceives through assisted reproduction using donated genetic material, another intended parent who consents in writing is legally treated as the child's natural parent. If written consent is not obtained, a court may still recognize parentage if clear and convincing evidence shows a prior oral agreement existed. The bill also specifies that donors of genetic material are generally not considered legal parents unless they have a prior written agreement stating their intent to be a parent. For semen, ova, and embryo donors, the law provides mechanisms to determine parental rights based on the intentions of the parties at the time of conception, requiring either written agreement or court determination of parental intent. Additionally, the bill requires written consent from original providers of genetic material if they are not the direct donors, ensuring more comprehensive legal protections in assisted reproduction scenarios.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB769&year=2025&code=R