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MS SB2127
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows a child conceived by assisted reproduction after a decedent's death to be treated as living at the time of death for intestate succession purposes if the child lives at least 120 hours after birth.
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Requires the decedent's personal representative to receive notice or have actual knowledge of intent to use the decedent's genetic material within 6 months of death.
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Requires either that the embryo be in utero no later than 36 months after death, or the child be born no later than 45 months after death.
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Mandates a written document signed by the decedent and the person seeking pregnancy by assisted reproduction showing clear approval for post-death pregnancy.
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Creates a rebuttable presumption that the decedent did not consent to assisted reproduction if divorced or legally separated from the person seeking pregnancy.
Legislative Description
Intestate succession; child conceived by assisted reproduction after decedent's death is deemed to be living at the time of death.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024