New York S00539 clarifies that fertilized human ova and embryos outside the uterus are not considered unborn children or human beings under state law.

New York S00539 amends the public health law to specify that fertilized human ova and embryos existing outside the uterus of a human body are not considered unborn children, minor children, natural persons, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law. This clarification applies to any form of these entities outside the uterus. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S00539 clarifies that fertilized human ova and embryos outside the uterus are not considered unborn children or human beings under state law.

New York S00539 amends the public health law to specify that fertilized human ova and embryos existing outside the uterus of a human body are not considered unborn children, minor children, natural persons, or any other term that connotes a human being for any purpose under state law. This clarification applies to any form of these entities outside the uterus. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.