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DE HB374

Bill

Status

Passed

9/24/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kendra Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "fertility treatment" to the definition of "reproductive health services" in Delaware law, including in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, ovulation induction, embryo biopsy, cryopreservation of eggs/sperm/embryos, and related procedures.

  • Extends legal protections to fertility treatment providers that previously applied only to abortion and contraception providers, preventing out-of-state civil lawsuits against providers offering legal fertility services in Delaware.

  • Prohibits Delaware courts from applying laws from other states that authorize civil actions against individuals providing fertility treatment and prohibits enforcement of out-of-state subpoenas related to such cases.

  • Prevents Delaware from issuing summons for criminal prosecution under another state's laws unless the conduct would also constitute a crime under Delaware law.

  • Protects healthcare providers from professional discipline and insurance company adverse actions for providing fertility treatment services that are lawful in Delaware.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Titles 10 And 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Fertility Treatment.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

9/24/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/21/2024
Judiciary4/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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