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GA SB565

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2024

Primary Sponsor

Elena Parent

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Human eggs and human embryos existing outside of a uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, a minor child, a natural person, or any other term connoting a human being for any purpose under Georgia state law
  • Defines "human egg" as the female reproductive cell and "human embryo" as a fertilized ovum from the single-cell stage to eight-week development
  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 31-1-41
  • Applies notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, effectively overriding existing statutes that may classify embryos as persons
  • 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 for any purpose under law; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/29/2024

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/29/2024

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