"Challenges and Controversies Surrounding IVF Legislation in Alabama"
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The Alabama legislature is expected to pass a bill allowing fertility clinics to reopen without the threat of lawsuits, following a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are considered children. The bill creates legal immunity for providers of fertility services, preventing them from being sued or prosecuted if embryos are damaged or destroyed. However, this legislation has sparked debate as it limits patients' ability to sue in cases of mishaps with embryos, potentially making it vulnerable to court challenges.
- Alabama Bill to Protect I.V.F. Will Reopen Clinics but Curb Patient Rights The New York Times
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- The future of IVF — and how much it will cost — is still up in the air MarketWatch
- Alabama’s Chief Justice Isn’t Just a Conservative The Atlantic
- America's First IVF Baby Is Fighting for the Treatment That Gave Her Life The Wall Street Journal
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