"Alabama's New IVF Immunity Law: Protecting Fertility Services and Couples"

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law to protect access to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state, following a state Supreme Court decision that caused several IVF treatment providers to halt care. The legislation provides legal immunity to patients and clinics during IVF services, allowing them to proceed with treatments. While the bill passage is a step forward, there are ongoing discussions about the need for longer-term protection for IVF, with some advocating for a constitutional amendment to address the core question of whether embryos outside the uterus are considered life or potential life.