Introduced
by
To require clinics providing in vitro fertilization services to disclose to patients that the procedures create extra embryos, describe the disposition options for those extras, and get the customer’s written consent on the form containing the disclosures. The bill would also impose government reporting requirements on the clinics, requiring details of the extra embryos and their disposition. The reports could not reveal personally identifying information about patients, subject to criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
