"Alabama IVF Legislation Sparks Controversy and Political Opportunities"

The Alabama state legislature overwhelmingly passed bills protecting patients and medical professionals from civil and criminal liability for in vitro fertilization treatments, following a state Supreme Court ruling that embryos are considered children. The move aims to reassure IVF advocates and providers, with national implications prompting support for IVF protections from both Republicans and Democrats. The legislation now moves to the opposite chamber for review, with efforts to expedite approval and reach the governor's desk.