HB2140 Summary

• Requires sperm banks operating in Illinois to maintain records of sperm donor names and contact information for 50 years following donation.

• Mandates sperm banks obtain written agreement from donors acknowledging no expectation of anonymity and that biological children may receive donor contact information upon request.

• Establishes a Department of Public Health database of sperm donor names and contact information provided by sperm banks, with access available to verified biological children or their parents/guardians if under age 18.

• Requires sperm banks to register annually with the Department by May 1 and imposes a $5,000 fine for failure to register.

• Maintains existing requirements for HIV and AIDS testing of sperm and tissue donors, with exceptions for life-threatening organ transplant situations.