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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to protect access to assisted reproductive technology; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to declare that a fertilized human egg or human embryo that exists outside of the uterus of a human body shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law.
AI Summary
This bill establishes protections for assisted reproductive technology (ART), which refers to treatments and procedures involving the handling of human eggs or embryos, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF). It prevents the state or its subdivisions from prohibiting, unreasonably limiting, or interfering with an individual's right to access ART or a healthcare provider's ability to perform these procedures, while still allowing for the enforcement of health and safety regulations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a fertilized human egg or embryo existing outside of a human uterus will not be legally considered an "unborn child," "minor child," "natural person," or any other term implying a human being under state law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Judiciary (H) (on 01/30/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb477.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb477/orig_bill.pdf |
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