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This bill, known as the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act," makes it illegal for a person to discharge genetic material, which refers to semen containing sperm, without the intention of fertilizing an egg, and establishes criminal penalties for violations. Specifically, a first offense carries a $1,000 fine, a second offense a $5,000 fine, and subsequent offenses a $10,000 fine, with all fines payable to the woman whose egg was fertilized. The bill provides exceptions, stating it does not apply to genetic material donated or sold to a facility for future fertilization procedures or when a contraceptive or contraceptive method intended to prevent fertilization is used. A contraceptive is defined as any drug, device, or method, whether by prescription or over-the-counter, designed to prevent pregnancy, and this includes various barrier methods, hormonal methods, intrauterine devices (IUDs), emergency contraceptives, sterilization procedures, and any other medically recognized method to prevent egg fertilization. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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