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AR HB1441

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds the "Human Egg Provider Protection Act" as a new subchapter to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 16, establishing regulations for egg harvesting procedures and compensation

  • Restricts egg harvesting to licensed physicians performing the procedure in state-licensed hospitals, clinics, or medical facilities meeting Department of Health standards

  • Prohibits payment to human egg providers for eggs, successful cycles, or desirable genetic traits they possess

  • Requires solicitations for human egg providers to disclose drug and hormone treatments, total office visits required, and intended use of eggs, while prohibiting offers of compensation in recruitment materials

  • Establishes penalties of Class A misdemeanor for intentional or knowing violations, plus civil fines ranging from $500 to twice the gross pecuniary gain derived from the violation

Legislative Description

To Create The Human Egg Provider Protection Act.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/8/2021

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