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NJ A3735
Bill
Status
12/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Murphy
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AI Summary
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Creates the crime of "fertility fraud" when a health care practitioner knowingly performs assisted reproduction using their own reproductive material or another person's material without the patient's written informed consent
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Classifies fertility fraud as a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment, fines up to $15,000, or both
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Mandates permanent revocation of any health care license or certification held by a practitioner convicted of fertility fraud
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Establishes a statute of limitations of 20 years from the date of the offense or 10 years from when the victim discovers the crime, whichever is later
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Defines "assisted reproduction" to include artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, embryo transfers, and similar medical procedures involving human gametes or pre-embryos
Legislative Description
Establishes crime of fertility fraud.
Budget and Appropriations
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
1/6/2026