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AL SB159

Bill

Status

Passed

3/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Tim Melson

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2024

AI Summary

  • Prohibits civil actions and criminal prosecutions against any individual or entity for damage to or death of an embryo when providing or receiving in vitro fertilization services.

  • Limits damages against manufacturers of goods used in IVF or embryo transport to compensatory damages calculated as the price paid for the affected IVF cycle.

  • Provides complete criminal immunity to manufacturers of goods used in IVF or embryo transport for damage to or death of an embryo.

  • Applies retroactively to any acts, omissions, or services not already subject to litigation as of the effective date.

  • Becomes effective immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

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

Health

Last Action

Enacted

3/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Health2/29/2024
Healthcare2/27/2024

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