"Alabama's IVF Protections: A Step Forward or Not Far Enough?"

Alabama lawmakers passed legislation providing civil and criminal immunity to fertility clinics and doctors for damage to embryos during the IVF process, following a state Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are legally protected as children. The ruling had led to the temporary shutdown of several IVF providers, causing uncertainty for patients. Critics argue that the legislation creates a potentially dangerous environment for patients and gives complete immunity to the fertility industry, while some Democratic representatives claim it inconsistently applies the state's definition of a child.