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GA HB1497
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teri Anulewicz
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to add new Code section 31-1-41, establishing that human eggs and human embryos existing outside of a uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, minor child, natural person, or any term connoting a human being under state law
- Defines "human egg" as the female reproductive cell and "human embryo" as an individual fertilized ovum from the single-cell stage to eight-week development
- Applies exclusively to eggs and embryos that exist outside of a human uterus, directly impacting the legal status of embryos used in procedures such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Includes a "notwithstanding" clause to override any conflicting provisions of existing Georgia law
- Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
Health; human egg or human embryo is not considered an unborn child, a minor child, or a person; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Public Health3/18/2024
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