MI SB0649

Physicians and health facilities must obtain written informed consent before delivering oocytes or embryos to researchers, with consent forms disclosing that excess oocytes/embryos would otherwise be discarded and that consent may be withdrawn anytime before research use.

In vitro fertilization providers must inform patients that Michigan law permits human embryo research, explain prohibitions on selling oocytes or embryos, and disclose options and annual costs for cryopreserving excess oocytes or embryos.

Violations of informed consent requirements result in state civil infractions with fines of not less than $5,000 per violation.

Physicians and health facilities must annually report to the department detailed statistics on oocyte extractions, embryo creation, storage, use, and outcomes using forms developed by the department within one year of the bill's effective date.

Reports must exclude patient identifiable information; the department must publish aggregate statistics annually, retain individual reports for 5 years then destroy them, and establish a unique identifier system; unauthorized disclosure of identifying information is a felony punishable by up to one year imprisonment or $5,000 fine.