Maryland HB645 criminalizes providing assisted reproductive treatment without consent and establishes civil remedies.

Maryland HB645 amends criminal law to prohibit providing assisted reproductive treatment without consent, classifying it as a felony. It also establishes a civil cause of action for those who receive such treatment, allowing the woman, spouse, or child to seek damages. The bill defines assisted reproductive treatment to include various methods such as in vitro fertilization and sperm donation. Successful plaintiffs can recover costs, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees.

Maryland HB645 criminalizes providing assisted reproductive treatment without consent and establishes civil remedies.

Maryland HB645 amends criminal law to prohibit providing assisted reproductive treatment without consent, classifying it as a felony. It also establishes a civil cause of action for those who receive such treatment, allowing the woman, spouse, or child to seek damages. The bill defines assisted reproductive treatment to include various methods such as in vitro fertilization and sperm donation. Successful plaintiffs can recover costs, liquidated damages, compensatory damages, and attorney's fees.